In 1990, world rice production was 350 million tons. in 1999 it had risen to 400 million tons . what was the percentage increase in world rice production between 1990 and 1999?

What was one effect of european influence on southeast asia? new roads and railroads were constructed. rulers built palaces in the european architectural style. the vietnamese absorbed much of the european culture. the islamic religion spread throughout the region.

All of the following statements about the biosphere are true except: a. light and heat from the sun do not affect the biosphere. b. the biosphere gets resources from earth's crust, hydrosphere and atmosphere. c. like "biology", the name for the biosphere comes from the greek word for life. d. the biosphere includes all living organisms on earth's surface.

Why are all maps distorted? when reading a map, why is it important to check the legend? what is the difference between longitude and latitude? identify the meridian at 0° longitude and the parallel at 0° latitude.