Choose all the responses that reflect the causes of unequal water distribution in the Middle East. A)

The Middle East is an arid region with little rain.

B)

The Middle East has few rivers and rivers are a main source of water.

Desert Oasis creates an abundance of water, however much of it is not

usable.

D)

Tributaries make water access easier allowing more water to reach the

people.

E)

Dams divert water from rivers causing them to be less powerful for the

countries down the river.

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.

The decision states that legislation cannot overcome social prejudice. can it reinforce social prejudice? how?

The defendant, angered because a rival gang member had twice beaten him up after school, obtained a heavy lead pipe and waited in a deserted alleyway which he knew the rival took as a route home every day after school. when his enemy came walking down the alley, the defendant leapt out behind him and smashed the pipe into the victim's head, knocking him to the ground. the defendant then rolled the victim over and pounded his face with 15 to 20 heavy blows with the lead pipe, killing him. the jurisdiction defines first degree murder as murder committed with premeditation and deliberation. all other murders are defined as second degree murders. why will the defendant be convicted of first degree murder (as opposed to second degree murder)?