Despite its arid climate, what environmental alterations in the state of California made it possible for this state to become one of the most important agricultural areas in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
The construction of canals and waterways to transport water from the less arid north to the more arid regions of Southern California, and the flattening of the Central Valley for agriculture.
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The term __________ refers to the process whereby regions or people within a state demand independence and autonomy at the central government's expense.
a. centrifugal b. transference c. devolution d. demolition e. centripetal
What is a landform often composed of till that marks the outermost limit of a glacier’s advance?
A. recessional moraine B. roche mountonnée C. terminal moraine D. ground moraine E. cirque
Which location on this figure from the Investigation is located on a convergent plate boundary?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
Given Muslim perspectives on sacred spaces in the Middle East, politicians in the region have been wary of inviting further religious-fueled conflict by proclaiming
A) the West Bank a Palestinian-controlled area. B) Jerusalem to be a holy city for three major religions. C) that groups of Christians and Jews will not start touring Mecca and Medina. D) that groups of Christians and Jews will tour Jerusalem. E) Jerusalem the capital of Israel.