What might be the contemporary basis for conflicting claims to the Arctic?
A) potential for energy resources
B) old Cold War grudges
C) colonial expansion
D) shifting sea ice formations
E) the proximity of South American and African countries
Answer: A
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A. Predators and prey B. Members of different species C. Producers, consumers and detritivores D. Plants and animals E. Members of a single species
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A) Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars B) Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn C) Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune D) Mercury, Earth, Saturn, Neptune
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