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Meritocracy is the belief that hard work and achievement a: can reduce a persons position in society b: can change a persons position in society for the better c: has little influence on a persons social standing d: can decrease social inequality

What did louis xiv do that create absolute monarchies?

What property does soil or rock need to be permeable? a.)young b.)old c.)non porous d.)porosity