Do the locations of the largest rivers in Mex-America relate to the locations of the region's largest cities? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Yes. Early settlement developed near major rivers in order to provide water for crops and general use. These early settlements eventually grew into the major cities of today that set the pattern for its populace, even if the area is no longer highly agricultural (See Figure 14.1).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What will make people change their way of using energy and perhaps viewing the world?
A) They need to see a maximum to their material gains and the distribution of the costs. B) There need to be laws that direct the behaviors of the people. C) There needs to be more science conducted and presented to the masses. D) None of these choices.
A blocky clastic sedimentary rock composed of silt would be called a(n)
A) sandstone. B) arkose. C) siltstone. D) mudstone.
Cartography is the science and profession of ____
a. data collection b. surveying c. navigation d. satellite sensor design e. mapmaking