The Institute of Medicine lays out the approximate amount of water traditionally thought necessary for males and females of varying age groups and lifestyles in liters per day. The IOM recommends males 19 to over 70 years of age consume 3.7 liters of water daily. Women in the same age group only require 2.7 liters.
The characteristics of a nation-state are listed below: 1. Defined Territory. 2. Self-Rule (Sovereignty). 3. Some form of organized government. 4. Population of people sharing a national identity/customs.
Culture has several important characteristics: (1) Culture is comprehensive. This means that all parts must fit together in some logical fashion. For example, bowing and a strong desire to avoid the loss of face are unified in their manifestation of the importance of respect. Culture, as a âcomplex whole,â is a system of interdependent components. 2  Knowledge and beliefs are important parts. 3  In the U.S., we know and believe that a person who is skilled and works hard will get ahead. 4  In other countries, it may be believed that differences in outcome result more from luck.