Why is it important for the oceans and the atmosphere to retain solar radiation? a.) if solar radiation is not retained, the earth will be figid at night and the world temperatures will be extreme.

b.) if solar radiation is not retained, the earth will be very hot at night but the world temperature will be moderate.

Where did washington’s army spend a harsh and difficult winter in 1777–1778?

In the declaration of independence, the colonists listed the complaints against the british government to prove they were being treated unfairly. what was one complaint in the declaration of independence?

Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.