The locations of most early civilizations all shared certain physical characteristics that allowed permanent settlements to develop. these characteristics included a. consistent water level in rivers and a humid climate. b. annual heavy snowmelt and short winters. c. annual flooding of rivers and a warm climate. d. constant heavy rainfall and short summers.

Which of the following statements best characterizes changes to agriculture in the united states since 1900? a. increased mechanization has reduced the need for labor. b. increased mechanization has increased the need for water, thereby increasing the need for labor. increased mechanization has increased the use of land, thereby increasing the need for labor. d. increased mechanization has increased food production, thereby increasing the need for labor. select the best answer from the choices provided.

Amajor rite of passage for the maori men of was to receive ta moko, or facial tattoos. a. australia b. new zealand c. papua new guinea d. southeast asia

Political boundaries are determined by the political party in control at the time. true or false