numerous biological, psychological, and social-cutural factors affect the way we age. explain one example of the three that contributes to successful aging.

The roman empire fell around the 5th century, and as islam spread in the 7th century, trade between europe and china slowed. chinese traders were blocked from westward expansion into europe when the chinese army was defeated by muslim fighters in the area known as syr darya. the trade routes, known as the silk road, fell into disuse, and trade between the far east and europe nearly stopped. it wasn't until the 13th century when the mongols invaded and controlled central asia and large parts of the middle east that extensive trade along these routes was opened again. based upon the paragraph above and your knowledge of the mongols, which of the following statements is correct? a. the mongols unified regions along the silk road, allowing for safe transport of goods. b. muslims controlled busy trade routes into china from the 5th to the 7th centuries. c. without access to european markets, the chinese were unable to obtain raw materials. d. the mongols replaced the roman empire as the dominant force in western europe.

Ascientist has predicted that the population of earth will continue to grow exponentially until the year 2300. at that point, we will reach carrying capacity of earth’s resources, and population growth will plateau. if the scientist’s prediction is correct, what can you predict about human energy use at that time? justify your answer by explaining the relationship between population growth and energy use. (5 points)

Which of the following would be paid for with a state’s capital budget? a) lawmakers’ salaries b) a new bridge c) the salaries of state troopers d) education