Even though scientists can predict when and where tornadoes may occur, why do these storms still catch people by surprise?

The united states economy is one in which producers are generally free to produce what they want and consumers are free to purchase what they desire, so long as no laws are broken. at the same time, however, the government does regulate some aspects of the economy. the u.s. can best be described as which of the following a mixed economy b liberated economy c command economy d market economy

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.

Some european explorers sailed west looking for the passage to india