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One of the main reasons societies settled along rivers in the neolithic era was because a) the village elders demanded it. b) the land there was more valuable. c) it was more safe and secure there. d) it provided irrigation for farming.

Which of the following statements best describes what is occurring in the land surrounding the sahara desert? a desertification is increasing, and the desert is expanding. b. fewer people are trying to farm in this semiarid region. c. the desert is shrinking with the increased use of irrigation. d. increased urbanization has resulted in decreased deforestation. select the best answer from the choices provided mark this and return save and exit next submit

The graph below plots the temperature and luminosity of stars on the main sequence.