are protected lands in the United States that preserve ecosystem and biodiversity.

Asimilarity between the governments of israel and iran is that a both are considered democracies b. both are ruled by a prime minister c. both give men and women voting rights d. neither allows political parties to exist

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.

Select all that apply the earth orbits the sun because a. the earth is in motion therefore stays in motion b. the suns gravity pulls the earth in a curved path c. a contact force is pushing the earth