Think about the different ecosystems we would find while studying the physical geography of the United States. Which ecosystem do you live in? In a short paragraph, describe the ecosystem that surrounds you. What kinds of plants and animals are common in your area? FOR CALIFORNIA

In 1915 the german geologist and meteorologist alfred wegener first proposed the theory of continental drift, which states that parts of the earth's crust slowly drift atop a liquid core. the fossil record supports and gives credibility to the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics.

Use your vocabulary words to complete the sentences below. more of the world's population is now concentrated in heavily populated urban areas known as a this is quite a contrast from the past when or native groups were either farmers or — hunters and gatherers who moved between places in search of food. advanced technology has led to the integration of world economics and cultures, in the world's more developed countries. this integration requires , the responsible use and management of natural resources.

[ou.01jthe greatest speed with which any physical object moves is 300,000 km/soundsec. which of the following has a speed of 300,000 km/sec? a.light in water b.light in vacuum c.sound in air. d. sound in water