Characterized by drought tolerant flora and fauna, the biome, or ecosystem, is found in the mediterranean climate zone.
a. chaparral
b. tundra
c. rainforest
d. taiga

In a 2010 article “fact check: eastern u. s. earthquake risk” by chris mould, the author provides as evidence the following statement by the united states geological survey: “although earthquakes may be less frequent in the eastern u. s., … urban areas in the east could face bigger losses because the shaking would affect much larger areas than similar quakes in the west. in addition, most homes and buildings in the east are not designed to withstand earthquakes.”this statement directly relates to which of the following concepts? a. vulnerabilityb. hazardc. riskd. severity

Rocks that contain crystals that are roughly equal in size and can be identified with the unaided eye are said to exhibit a texture.

Canada plays an important role in the global community in all of the following ways except by a. acting as a superpower with influence over europe and asia. b. promoting arms control and disarmament. c. working with the commonwealth of nations to promote trade. d. promoting trade with japan and other asian countries.