What geopolitical entity lost its diplomatic status when U.S. President Nixon began talks with China in 1971?
A) North Korea
B) South Korea
C) Taiwan
D) Hong Kong
E) none of the above
Answer: C
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A. Includes many subjective judgments B. Is an excellent process to use when dealing with uncertainties like the effects on indigenous people C. Ensures fairness to all people who are involved in the projects D. Is strictly an objective economic activity E. Is straightforward because the factors are easily quantified
Which statement about the properties of Earth’s crust is true at subduction zones?
a. Ocean crust is subducted because it is lighter than continental crust. b. Continental crust is subducted because it is lighter than ocean crust. c. Ocean crust is subducted because it is thicker than continental crust. d. Continental crust is subducted because it is colder and denser than ocean crust. e. Ocean crust is subducted because it is colder and denser than continental crust.
Discuss the suite of sedimentary rocks that forms on a passive margin with increasing distance and water depth from
the shoreline. What will be an ideal response?
Scientists generally agree that our early (hominid) ancestors evolved from an area in ________
A) Central East Africa B) Central West Africa C) Centra Europe D) Tigris and Euphrates Rivers E) Nile Valley