Speculate on some of the reasons why the Vikings may have selected the location of L'Anse-aux-Meadows as one of their preferred sites for early settlement?

What will be an ideal response?


Students can speculate that the location was on the coast, was close to Labrador, had good fishing, and was a relatively good location for further explorations to the west and south.

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In 2013, what country held trials for human rights violations under the dictator Rios Montt?

A) Argentina B) Guatemala C) Brazil D) Chile E) Bolivia

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The "A" horizon or combined "O/A" horizons of the soil are known as the ________

A) subsurface horizon(s) B) illuviation layer(s) C) epipedon D) regolith E) colloidal layer(s)

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Shield volcanoes, like Mauna Loa, have what kind of slopes?

A) Broad, gentle B) Nearly level C) Extremely steep

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