Which name refers to a wide area of dry land that borders the southern edge of the sahara desert? a. congo basin b. great rift valley c. sahel d. kalahari

The fall in formal sector employment has had important -- usually negative -- consequences for the people concerned. it has frequently led to a decline in individual and family income, social exclusion, and a worsening of the life chances of their children. . the decline in employment has disproportionately affected women. in general, the decline in female employment has been larger -- in some cases very much larger -- than the decline in male employment. for example, in the czech republic, between 1985 and 1997, the decline in female employment (11.8 per cent) was almost 10 times the decline in male employment (1.2 per cent). which of these statements is supported by information in the text? the employment rate of a nation also has social consequences. the employment rate of a nation only affects its female population. the employment rate of a nation only affects its male population. the czech republic was more negatively affected than any other country.

Why did the united states become involved in the soviet-afghan war? the united states wanted access to the afghan oil fields. the united states wanted to retaliate against the soviet boycott of the 1984 olympics in los angeles. representative charlie wilson convinced congress to fund afghan resistance to soviet influence. president ronald reagan wanted to force the soviets to withdraw from afghanistan.

What practical concern lay behind the promotion of longitudinally planned churches in 17th-century rome? a) allowing the circulation of pilgrimsb) interior lighting of the navec) support for the heavy domed) accommodating parishioners