An extreme environmental condition that is characterized by an absence of precipitation in the local and regional water cycle as a consequence of the physical interactions of elements of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere is known as a drought

b fire

c climate

d flood

The civilian conservation corps (ccc), an agency established during the great depression as part of the new deal, created jobs for people who were unemployed. what kind of work did people do as part of the ccc? a. built libraries and hospitals b. maintained state and national forests c. photographed migrants and the homeless d. constructed roads and bridges

Which statement best describes an advantage of indirect democracy over direct democracy? a. it can make decision making more efficient b. it can citizens feel more connected to government c. it can be more responsive to citizens' interests d. it can better reflect the democratic principle of majority rule

The defendant is charged with the battery of a bouncer at a local tavern. at the trial, the prosecutor introduces evidence that while the bouncer was attempting to question the defendant about her intoxicated demeanor, the defendant committed a battery on the bouncer. the defendant attempts to defend against the charge on the basis of self-defense, insisting that the bouncer used excessive force in stopping her from entering the tavern. the defendant attempts to introduce into evidence an authenticated copy of the tavern records that show that three patrons had written complaints against the bouncer within the past six months for the use of excessive force. the prosecutor objects on the grounds that the records are inadmissible character evidence. should the court sustain the objection?