North America has a diverse climate. In what ways do you think this can affect human settlement? In a positive way, a negative way or both? Explain.

Paraguay is one of the only two countries in the americas that don't have a coastal border. the country is slightly smaller than california. it was under a military dictatorship for 35 years, ending in 1989; today it is a constitutional republic. most of the population is roman catholic, and over 60% of the people live in cities. its environment is threatened by deforestation and water pollution. which of the following facts from the paragraph above best describes an element of paraguay's culture? (apex)

17. the soil erosion pictured here is the result of what? a. harvesting renewable resources at a rate greater than the sustainable yield b. a mudslide caused by excessive rains c. harvesting renewable resources at a rate lower than the sustainable yield d. the transition between geologic eras and eons

Short answer/constructed response: respond to the question in 3-5 complete sentences. give details or examples to support your answer. attempt to answer all parts of the question in paragraph form! using the source 1 map, pick two of the 1800's territorial acquisitions you believe were the most important in the development of the united states. provide at least two reasons per territory to explain why you think they were the most important.