Which of the following does global warming not explain?
A) An increase in the earth's average temperature
B) Climate change
C) Earthquakes
D) Changes in precipitation paterns in the world

Among the following environmental factors, which does not have a long-term impact on the composition of a region's soil? a. kinds of crops grown b. types of fungi present c. topography of the landscape d. variety of species of mammals e. number of freezes occurring annually

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.

Thayer sometimes finds it difficult to understand what his instructor is saying. he raises his hand in class and asks his instructor to elaborate on what was just said, but it rarely . what should thayer do to overcome this obstacle? a. during class, ask other students what the instructor means b. raise more questions in class c. join a study group of his peers d. try to do the best he can with the information he has