In early capitalism, which cities particularly thrived?

A) cities with universities
B) port cities, due to maritime trade
C) walled cities due to their human-made defenses
D) highland cities in the interior due to their natural defenses
E) cities on the North European Plain due to the fertile soil


B

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A) the regular addition of uranium-239 to the fuel B) control rods that absorb extra neutrons C) "sponges" that absorb liquefied uranium that leaks out of the reactor core D) the production of plutonium-239 E) fuel rods that absorb tremendous amounts of heat

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This map shows contours of the water table, the location of four factories (labeled A, B, C, and D), and contaminated and uncontaminated wells. Which way will the contamination flow?

A. northwest and southeast, parallel to the contours B. northeast, up the contours C. impossible to tell because the movement of contamination is independent of groundwater D. southwest, down the contours

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Average air temperatures at higher elevations are generally higher, with smaller differences between areas of direct sunlight and shadow

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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State whether each of the following is an example of an exothermic or endothermic reaction.O2 ? 2 O

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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