1. where is this island located in the caribbean region 2. what does the name "tortuga" mean translated from spanish? 3. in 1640 a band of bucaneers/pirates used tortuga as a base, by what name did they call themselves?

Fertility and mortality rates are higher in more developed nations.

Why did the belgian parliament pass laws to decentralize its government? a. to increase trade with neighboring luxembourg b. to decrease the political power enjoyed by the flemish c. to enable belgium to join the european union d. to reduce tensions between belgium's two main ethnic groups

Which ecosystem best fits the characteristics listed below? which ecosystem best fits the characteristics listed below? ii. seasonal migrations of millions of wildebeests, zebras, and elephants iii. large numbers of predators, such as lions iv. acacia trees and grasses a. the congo rainforest b. the african mangroves c. the serengeti grasslands d. the sahel