The reference spheroid does not represent a completely accurate picture of the Earth's gravity because a. the lithosphere is generally weak. b. density is uniform within the Earth's layers. c. the surface of the Earth is not smooth. d. the asthenosphere is weak and allows for the lithosphere to rebound too quickly.

Imagine that the ice at the north pole is melting much more quickly than anywhere else on earth. which of these questions is the best example of one of the three questions geographers might ask in this situation? a. when is the biggest fishing season near the north pole? b. why is ice melting faster at the north pole than anywhere else? c. how many species of whales inhabit the waters near the north pole? d. how do human populations survive in cold areas near the north pole?

Match the following terms and definitions a region in arkansas defined by the arkansas river in the western part of the state answer 1 a thoroughly dissected area with steep valley walls and narrow floors answer 2 a geographical region of a country or state answer 3 the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers answer 4 the branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth answer 5 statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it answer 6 a mountain range in west central arkansas and southeastern oklahoma answer 7 travel for pleasure or business; also the theory and practice of touring, the business of attracting, accommodating, and entertaining tourists, and the business of operating tours answer 8 answer all parts of the question.

The map above shows the countries of the middle east. which number on the map shows the location of iraq? a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4