Does the equator cross the northern or southern part of south america? south america is located mostly on which two hemispheres?

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Imagine you work as a consultant, and your daily job involves listening to the constructive criticism of others. as part of your job, you must listen to opposing viewpoints to make important decisions. in this activity, you are a consulting dam engineer. you must make a decision about four different dams; should they be repaired, taken down, or left alone? you will listen to contrasting opinions about what should be done with the dams before you make the final decision. as the consulting dam engineer, what do you decide to do with this dam? explain your reasoning. by making your decision, did you support the opinions of the mayor and/or the dam safety official? why or why not? (site 1)

In the von thunen model of agricultural land use, what is produced closest to the city epicenter? a. dairy, vegetables, and fruits b. field crops, such as corn and wheat c. beef and other animal products d. wood and lumber