"A pair of scissors consists of two pivoted blades. In lower-quality scissors, the cutting edges are not particularly sharp; it is primarily the shearing<span> action between the two blades that cuts the material. In high-quality scissors, the blades can be both extremely sharp, and tension sprung - to increase the cutting and shearing tension only at the exact point where the blades meet. The hand movement (pushing with the thumb, pulling with the fingers) can add to this tension. An ideal example is in high-quality tailor's scissors or shears, which need to be able to perfectly cut (and not simply tear apart) delicate clothes such as chiffon and silk."</span>
Answer:
caliph - successor to Muhammad
Zionism - the movement to establish a Jewish state
Aliyah - immigrations of Jews to the holy land
diaspora - a group that is scattered outside it traditional homeland
Explanation:
After Muhammed died he was succeeded by Abu Bakr, the first of the caliphs. Because of internal conflicts, from 661 new Caliphate - Umayyad was established, although Abbasid Caliphate made even larger impact.
Jewish diaspora was created after the exile of Jews, from their homeland, most notably during the Babylonian captivity. They were scattered across the globe, but with the rise of Zionism movement in the second half of 19th Century, idea to return Jews to their homeland started spreading. Aliyah happened once more, as in the times of Abraham and Moses.
Hand in hand, we stood in the line for our amusement park tickets. The line seemed to go on forever. I waited impatiently, bouncing on the balls of my feet. At long last, mother handed me my pass. Then she took my hand in hers, and off we went toward the house of mirrors.
Answer:
C.
crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
Explanation:
