Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources because they

a. burn so quickly.

c. take hundreds of millions of years to form.

b. are in such high demand.

d. pollute the air.

Which of the following rivers allows for transportation and communication with people living in remote locations? A. the Fraser River. B. the Yukon River. C. the Mackenzie River. D. the St. Lawrence River

What body of water does the st. lawrence river flow into? a. pacific ocean b. atlantic ocean c. gulf of mexico d. lake superior

An ice cube is placed into your hand. Over time, the ice cube begins to melt. Why does the ice cube melt? A) The ice cube is losing energy (heat) to your hand. B) Your hand is gaining energy (heat) from the ice cube.

Why would we find more of the latter in planets such as Earth that formed near the Sun?

he best example of a nation among the following is A) an island with a long history of self-rule and a homogeneous ethnic identity, although the island has been under the control of a colonial power for the last 30 years.

What is the name of a city that is located at 39 degrees north and 75 degrees south?

What the imaginary line that passes through the north and south poles

Which best describes Oceania? A. A region with many isolated island nations B. A region united under a central government C. A region with a shared common language D. A region with a strong unified sense of culture

How did our exploration of the moon differ from that of mercury (and the other planets) ?

Which statement about the location of the Baltic states is not true? They have access to trade with large countries. Their remote location has kept out invaders. They have ports on well-traveled sea routes. Their climate is mild due to ocean breezes.