how have the gobi desert made it difficult for other cultures to gain access to china in ancient times

In 1933 the 21st amendment was added to the u. s. constitution, allowing for the manfacture, transportation, and sale of alacoholic beverages in the united states. why was this amendment needed?

What did the pattern of earthquakes in the wadati-benioff seafloor zones show scientists? a.) earthquakes occur where the ocean floor reaches its highest temperatures. b.) many earthquakes take place 700 kilometers below the seafloor. c.) slabs of ocean floor return to the mantle in subduction zones. d.) ocean - trenches cause earthquakes.

Which of these is the sound of fish slapping against human flesh?