Those favoring drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Ref­ uge argued that the project would help to fight a recession and make the country less reliant on foreign oil. Those opposed said that the environmental costs of drilling out­ weighed its benefits. (a) Explain the position taken by each side. (b) With which side, if either, do you agree? Explain your answer.

What is the greatest challenge to the palestinian authority government in israel? a) territorial size b) lack of citizen participation c) disputes among parties d)threats from arab forces

List three reasons why people might be fascinated by something as dangerous as a nuclear weapon.

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.