Which of the following best contrasts the role that geography played in the development of civilizations in china and in mesoamerica? a)china’s indus river contributed to the development of trading networks; the slow and swamplike rivers in mesoamerica caused people to rely more on rainwater for farming. b)china’s yellow river valley was fertile and ideal for farming; the slow and swamplike rivers in mesoamerica caused people to rely more on rainwater for farming. c)the slow and swamplike rivers in china caused people to rely more on rainwater for farming; mesoamerica’s yellow river valley was fertile and ideal for farming. d)the slow and swamplike rivers in china caused people to rely more on rainwater for farming; mesoamerica’s indus river contributed to the development of trading networks.

Which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? read the following scenario and answer the question(s) below. population growth is at the root of many serious environmental problems. from the ancient babylonians thousands of years ago, to thomas malthus two centuries ago, to present day neo-malthusians, humans seem to possess an awareness of earth's limitations in the face of growing populations. today, our ability to accurately quantify and monitor population growth is very sophisticated. we can measure growth and make predictions about world growth with mathematical and computer models. despite long-lasting, rapid global population growth that is only recently starting to show signs of slowing, we have thus far been able to avoid global catastrophe. can we continue to avoid disaster? which of the following will increase a population's growth rate? increased urbanization increased industrialization increased immigration decreased immigration increased emigratio

Which of the following discoveries would be most likely to cause a scientific paradigm shift? a. the discovery of more rings around uranus b. the discovery of a new pathogenic virus transmitted by mosquitoes c. the discovery that a dormant volcano is showing signs of activity d. the discovery of a new species of salamander in the amazon rainforest e. the discovery that excess heat is radiating from the center of the earth and causing global climate change

Which of the following events most directly contributed to the establishment of israel as a nation