What did it mean when the Dutch “kowtowed” to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?

Why was the land in the middle colonies attractive to immigrants

Marine exptoration of oil uses seismic waves to locate oil in the seabed. what is a negative impact from seismic waves on the aquatic ecosystem of the ocean? a.seismic waves kill microoganisms b.seismic waves disrupts the sand and causes seafloor erosion c.seismic waves have virtually no adverse affects on marine life d.seismic waves damage the sonar that dolphins and whales use to orient themselves underwater

This photo shows an early mesoamerican structure, specifically from the zapotec culture. what was this structure most likely used for? a.creating terraces for farm fieldsb.practicing religious ceremoniesc.playing a ball game with stone hoopsd.protecting a city from invading armies