Which characteristic of the planets in our solar

system increases as the distance from the Sun

increases?

(1) equatorial diameter

(2) eccentricity of orbit

(3) period of rotation

(4) period of revolution

Which of the following best describes the circumstance under which countries block the importation of certain products into their country? a. importation blockade b. trade barrier c. trade inhibitor d. domestic protection act

Hurricanes that strike Florida are considered natural disasters. What type of environmental change do hurricanes cause?

What is unique about the Gobi Desert? Large amount of lush green plants Extremely cold winters and blistering hot summers Hot spot for eco-tourism Large number of manufacturing plants and small communities

What refers to a water pattern a region has?

Who wrote the hieroglyphics and bound them into books for the mayan?

Most U. S. beaches are shrinking or encroaching on the land rather than growing or moving seaward, so the land of the U. S. is getting smaller, not bigger.

On what continent would you find the place with a latitude of 20° n and a longitude of 0°

Which is associated with mid-ocean ridges? A. rift valleys B. volcanic structures C. extreme temperatures D. mountainous topography

What natural feature of Southeast Asia did Europeans remove to take advantage of the region's resources? plantations forests roadways rice paddies

A movement that starts from the bottom up rather than top down is called what