Mesopotamia, the "cradle of civilization," is located
A. along the length of the Nile River.
B. in Egypt.
C. between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
D. on the Arabian Peninsula.
C. between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
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The models of ecological economists focus on
A. resource conservation, sustainable economic development, and full-cost pricing. B. eliminating the national debt while maintaining government subsidies. C. maximizing the flow of matter and energy resources. D. minimizing the costs associated with pollution by whatever means necessary. E. minimizing the flow of matter and energy resources.
A stone whirled at the end of a rope follows a circular path. If the rope breaks, the stone tends to
A. follow a straight-line path. B. spiral inward. C. continue in a circular path. D. fall straight downward.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of rocks with clastic textures?
A. composed of broken fragments of older eroded rocks B. commonly formed in low temperature environments C. composed of interlocking minerals
The most important physical effect of the Earth's rotation is ________
A) to cause continents to "drift" B) seasonal change C) the alternation between sunlight and darkness D) daylight saving time E) the blue appearance of clear sky