In the future, how might the forces of capitalism and free markets reshape the landscapes and land uses of cities within the Russian domain?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary. The forces of capitalism and of free markets are likely to lead to significant
changes in land use patterns, with the development of retail establishments, residential areas, and
industrial complexes. Speculation over land use may also significantly affect the costs of land.
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The sugar in deoxyribonucleic acid, DNA, is called 2-deoxy-D-ribose. It is found as a single stereoisomer. How many enantiomers of 2-deoxy-D-ribose exist?
A) 0 B) 1 C) 2 D) 4
Which is NOT a step in the cost-benefit analysis?
A. determination of all impacts B. identification of the project C. determination of tradable emissions D. calculation of the net profit
You buy land in the tropics on steep mountain slopes covered by large trees and deep soil. You want to build a house on the land. Which of the following building plans is a very bad idea because of the danger of triggering mass wasting?
A) Sell the land because it will always be prone to mass wasting. B) Excavate a flat bench on the slope for the house, pushing the debris to the slope below and leave a cut bank above the flat bench with grass planted on the steep slope. C) Excavate the soil from the building site, install drainage systems, and backfill with gravel to prevent water accumulation. D) Terrace the slope, building on the terraces, and constructing a rock retaining well with voids to allow drainage of water.