The effects of continued rising temperatures include all of the following EXCEPT
a. sea levels will rise.
b. winters will get warmer, and heat waves will become increasingly frequent and severe.
c. rainfall will decrease due to the rising temperatures.
d. drought-prone regions will become even drier.
c
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Which of the following actions was taken by China after North Korea conducted a third nuclear test in 2013?
A. China sent 50,000 soldiers into North Korea to keep a check on North Korea's activities. B. China formed allies with South Korea to keep a check on North Korea. C. China imposed economic penalties on North Korea. D. China completely cut off trade relations with North Korea. E. China, along with the United States, attacked North Korea.
Select the correct benefits and drawbacks to a floating exchange rate:
a. Supply and demand are market driven but governments can manipulate value by either printing money or removing money from circulation. b. Could be used to replace domestic currency if it is weak, financial institutions are suspicious, and the dollar is strong. c. Could do very well if tied to a strong currency but suffers from vulnerability to other country’s recession. d. Could produce a private good economy but encourages a currency black market.
What is the pre-trial stage of litigation that occurs after the judge finds no reason to dismiss a case and each side learns what information the other has about the case?
a. complaint b. indictment c. litigation d. moot court e. discovery
A written opinion presenting the reasoning of judges who vote against the majority is a
A) dissenting opinion. B) remand. C) reversal. D) concurring opinion. E) minority opinion.