Throughout history, which two factors have influenced where people settle? A)drinking water and the ability to grow ability to grow crops B)animals for hunting and average temperature C)building supplies and nearby trade ports D)population density and business opportunity

Say whether each of the following statements relates to the influence on weathering by rock composition, rock properties, or climate. 1.exposed rock in the mountains of alaska 2.a lack of fractures in an outcrop3.quartz is rarely affected by dissolution, hydrolysis, or oxidation4.high porosity (a large amount of space between grains in a rock)5.rocks on the coast of a tropical island6.minerals that dissolve in the presence of waterthe good earth/chapter 9: weathering and soils weathering ratesthe good earth/chapter 9: weathering and soilscompositional control1.weathering is faster in rocks composed of weaker material or material that is easily converted to weaker material (such as feldspars)2.weathering is faster in rocks made up of minerals that dissolve in water (salt, gypsum)3.weathering is slower in rocks made of resistant materials (quartz)rock property control1.weathering is faster in rocks that allow air and water in (porous, fractured)2.fractures are natural weathering surfaces3.igneous and metamorphic rocks generally have low porosity –do you think they are particularly susceptible to weathering

Sam hated the long nights of winter! his mother called him in from playing so early: around 4: 30 pm! it is usually dark out when sam is eating supper. what letter represents the long nights where sam lives? a) a. b) b. c) c. d) d.

How are the arctic and antarctic circles alike?