Explain why in 1911 rutherford and his coworkers were surprised when they shot a narrow beam of alpha particles through a thin sheet of gold foil.

Which reason best explains why certain areas of southwest asia have low population density? a. the semi-arid climate makes farming difficult because it produces very little rainfall.b. the moist climate limits job opportunities because it reduces oil production.c. the semi-arid climate produces heavy rainfall that contributes to devastating floods. d. the moist climate reduces agricultural production by causing water shortages.