How do marine terraces form? What will be an ideal response?
They are old wave-cut platforms that have been elevated above sea level.
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According to Sauer's model, ________ is (are) important in the creation of cultural landscapes
A) time B) cultural practices C) natural landscapes D) geology and climate E) time, cultural practices, natural landscapes, geology and climate
In classifying the climate of this imaginary country, the hottest and driest areas are in the
A. northwest. B. southwest. C. northeast. D. southeast.
A caller who wondered why no one was discussing nuclear power berated panelists discussing the problems of global warming on a radio show. How would you react to this caller? Make sure you provide at least three arguments that support your position.
What will be an ideal response?
In 2010, geologists working for the U.S. military operations in Afghanistan discovered a literal treasure trove of mineral deposits with a preliminary estimated value at nearly U.S. $1 trillion. So far, no proposals have been made for extracting these resources, but already parallels have been drawn to the many dimensions of human rights issues that have plagued coltan production in the Congo, oil drilling in Nigeria, and the "blood diamonds" of Sierra Leone. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) manages a program called the Mining Investment and Development for Afghanistan Sustainability (MIDAS) project, whose goal is to assist the Afghan government in responsibly developing the nation's mining industry.
For the Afghan people, which of the following would be the most useful benefit from mining profits?