While many think of Europe as the pinnacle of "culture" and "society" as well as the nucleus of civilization, Europe has a rocky history that only recently became stable in terms of pushing aside national conflicts with neighbors and internal unrest. How is that Europe has become this pinnacle, globally? This is to say, why do most countries (perhaps set aside the US) see European countries (namely those in Western Europe) as the basis for the ideal contemporary civilization?

[fw.02]sinkholes are often formed as a result of the actions of. a. heat on recharge b. pressure on aquifers c. acid in groundwater d. minerals in hot springs

Paraguay is one of the only two countries in the americas that don't have a coastal border. the country is slightly smaller than california. it was under a military dictatorship for 35 years, ending in 1989; today it is a constitutional republic. most of the population is roman catholic, and over 60% of the people live in cities. its environment is threatened by deforestation and water pollution. which of the following facts from the paragraph above best describes an element of paraguay's culture? (apex)

How will globalization most likely affect language around the world? no new languages will be created. nations will adopt a universal language. more languages will become extinct. english will become less prevalent. languages will grow more isolated and distinct.