Why was the Panama Canal built?

to shorten travel time from Panama to the Caribbean islands

to separate Panama from South America

to shorten the shipping route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

to establish a military base for Mexico

Who popularized the term "Iron Curtain"?

Where does most of the world's population tend to settle? near mountain valleys

What are Biomes?

Suppose you were watching this demolition from down the street. Which statement is true? A) You would be able to see the demolition, but not hear it. B) You would be able to hear the demolition, but not see it.

Using four or more complete sentences, discuss three ways in which Islam has influenced the culture of the Middle East.

What can teacher asks about Canada?

What is the difference of a high-pressure area and low pressure area in density

What should a farmer do who wants to keep his soil as productive as possible

1. Describe the most important diagnostic properties in igneous rocks. 2. What minerals would you expect to form in basalt? (Hint: Consider composition and Bowen's reaction series). Explain your answer.

What is the most important role of the ecosystems of the Andes? A. Keep the environment stable and reduces air pollution B. Reduce the chance of floods, desertification, and landslides C. Regulate the availability of freshwater D. All of the above