Which of the following definitions best describes the commonwealth of nations?
a.
an organization of former british colonies that share common ideals and goals
b.
a predecessor to the league of nations that was formed after the franco-prussian war
c.
an organization of powerful nations that negotiated colonial boundaries
d.
an organization of small nations that resisted colonial exploitation by large nations

select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

Liquefaction is a. a quicksand-like condition arising in some wet soils during earthquakes. b. flooding caused by tsunamis. c. flooding of coastal areas due to tectonic subsidence. d. flooding caused by dam failure resulting from an earthquake.

Which component of a milankovitch cycle is related to periodic ice ages throughout earth’s history?

Which statement best explains the relationship between an area's geography and the temperature of its surface water? areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they receive the most direct sunlight. areas at low altitudes have the warmest water because they have the least change in temperature throughout the year. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because their days are the longest. areas at high latitudes have the warmest water because they have the longest seasons.