Which is not a cause of desertification? A)

light grazing

B)

contour plowing

C)

conversion of rangelands to crop lands

D)

high population density

Explain the visual process, including the stimulus input, the structure of the eye, and the transduction of light energy

The roman empire fell around the 5th century, and as islam spread in the 7th century, trade between europe and china slowed. chinese traders were blocked from westward expansion into europe when the chinese army was defeated by muslim fighters in the area known as syr darya. the trade routes, known as the silk road, fell into disuse, and trade between the far east and europe nearly stopped. it wasn't until the 13th century when the mongols invaded and controlled central asia and large parts of the middle east that extensive trade along these routes was opened again. based upon the paragraph above and your knowledge of the mongols, which of the following statements is correct? a. the mongols unified regions along the silk road, allowing for safe transport of goods. b. muslims controlled busy trade routes into china from the 5th to the 7th centuries. c. without access to european markets, the chinese were unable to obtain raw materials. d. the mongols replaced the roman empire as the dominant force in western europe.

Select each of the paced steps below. define the problem. conduct an internet search for information. list the alternatives. select the criteria. evaluate the alternatives. make a decision. evaluate the decision.