Why does Southeast Asia have such distinctive forms of agriculture?
What will be an ideal response?
There are two basic reasons. The first is that the varied topography of the region has influenced agricultural practices, with intensive rice cultivation possible in the lowlands and swidden agriculture appropriate for the highlands. A second reason is the introduction of foreign practices, such as plantation agriculture, that diffused through European colonialism.
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A) upward vertical movements are likely to occur more rapidly than downward movements. B) air density has no effect on the up or down motion of air masses. C) a sparse atmosphere feels a stronger gravitational pull than does a dense atmosphere. D) the vertical pressure gradient force is no match for the force of gravity.
Thermally-generated eddies typically peak
a. ?at sunrise. b. ?around midnight. c. ?at sunset. d. ?at noon. e. in the afternoon.
There is no relationship between transport systems and economic development
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
North America is about 80% urbanized. This mean that 80% of North American
A) cities contain 1 million or more people. B) people live in cities. C) territory is covered with urban structures like streets and commercial buildings. D) resources are used in cities. E) places are cities.