Why is the density of settlement different on the western side of the 100th meridian as compared to the eastern side of this imaginary line of demarcation in North America?

What will be an ideal response?


The text implies that the arid lands to the west of the 100th meridian were more difficult to settle and homestead compared to the more humid east.

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What will be an ideal response?

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The Middle East has about ________ percent of the world's oil reserves.

A. 72 B. 62 C. 50 D. 90

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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One of the important implications of Ricardo's comparative advantage model is that it shows how powerfully trade and exchange shape local production systems

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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