1. hectare 2.5 acres

2. land degradation

the pressing of soil particles closer together, reducing the amount of air between particles

3. mangrove

small tropical tree

4. salinization

higher than normal salt content in the soil

5. junta

group that controls the government

6. Iberian

of Spain and Portugal

7. compaction

reduced ability of the soil to support life

This phrase from the declaration of independence and its primary author thomas jefferson can be used to justify which statement? a) jefferson thought this document could be used in his defense were he put on trial for treason. b) jefferson knew that the colonists' actions would have an international impact. c) jefferson believed that a bill of rights was necessary in the new government. d) jefferson was trying to show the king that the colonists were intellectuals.

Uncle tom's cabin started out as a series of articles printed in the national era, a newspaper.

In russia which of these challenges affects the transportation of both petroleum products and other goods?