One way to determine if a rock sample is metamorphic is by:
a. finding fossil evidence
c. noting a crystalline structure in its particles
b. noticing light and dark color bands
d. all of the above

Which statement about portugal is not true? a. it granted independence to its last colony in 1975 b. it has avoided conflict with spain c. it was a leader in european world exploration in the 1400s d. its economy is changing from agricultural to industrial b. it has avoided conflict with spain

Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples? i. the high rate of hiv infection in underdeveloped nations ii. the use of children as soldiers in uganda’s army in the early 2000s iii. low literacy rates in underdeveloped nations with limited exposure to adequate education a. foreign debt b. political instability c. widespread disease d. low levels of social welfare

Extensive and unusual cold snaps have occurred here recently. is this evidence that global warming is lessening or not occurring? no—although the long-term trend is for warming, short-term weather patterns can still be variable. no—melting of glaciers and ice caps is making the oceans cooler, which can cause cold snaps. yes-- if global warming really were occurring, cold snaps wouldn’t happen. yes—due to global warming, weather patterns should be become less—not more—variable.