What is creolization, and how does it explain different cultural influences and patterns found in the Caribbean?
What will be an ideal response?
The term "creolization" refers to the blending of African, European, and Amerindian influences; it helps explain different cultural influences because of the syncretic qualities of Caribbean languages, musical styles, and even architecture. The different legacies of colonialism, indentured labor, and African traditions impart distinct local qualities of creolization from island to island.
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Organizations like OPEC have formed ________
A) in order to take maximum advantage of developed nations dependence on imported oil B) to ensure that developing nations get their fair share of fossil fuels C) to protect their national members' petroleum reserves for their own use D) to develop technologies to conserve non-renewable energy resources E) as a military alliance to protect developed nations' energy reserves
List three reasons why estuaries and coastal wetlands are important.
What will be an ideal response?
How can an engineered cover on landfills reduce decomposition of the trash?
A. The cover keeps the landfill moist on the inside, preventing decomposition. B. The cap prevents hawks and blue jays from decomposing the trash. C. The cover causes paper to bond to plastic in the landfill. D. The cover keeps the landfill dry, which decreases the ability of bacteria to decompose trash.
A pair of projectiles are launched at equal speeds but different angles. One at 30° and the other at 60°. With no air resistance, the projectile that reaches the ground first will be the one launched at
A. 60°. B. 30°. C. both hit at the same time D. no way to tell