Coal, natural gas, and oil are all a. metallic minerals b. nonmetallic minerals c. precious gems d. fossil fuels

How might hammurabi's code have prevented a single ruler from imposing, or forcing, his or her will on people?

What can happen to solar radiation when it enters earth’s atmosphere? check all that apply. it is absorbed by earth. it is reflected by clouds. it is reflected by glacial ice. it is condensed into visible light. it is amplified by water molecules.

Technology has affected regional settlement patterns in what ways? choose all that apply. climatic improvement strategies have improved crop productivity. mechanized agricultural methods have improved agricultural productivity. participation in the global economy has increased urbanization. population shifts from urban to rural areas has increased as a result of petroleum production. settlement areas have increased as a result of improved water storage and delivery systems.