Which of the following factors contributes to South Asia's environmental challenges?
A. pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
B. ash from volcanic explosions
C. destruction from earthquakes
D. drought from low rainfall
A. Pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
Which reason best explains why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated?
A.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
B.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
C.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
D.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
D. The arid climates cannot support farming.
Why did the Palestinians’ relationship with Israel worsen when Hamas won the most seats in the 2006 Palestinian parliamentary election?
A.
Hamas wanted to eliminate Israel as a country.
B.
Hamas wanted Israel to invade Lebanon.
C.
Hamas wanted to build security barriers to prevent Israeli invasions.
D.
Hamas wanted to elect PLO representatives to Israel's parliament.
A. Hamas wanted to eliminate Israel as a country.
Between 2011 and 2017, which groups were involved in the conflict in Yemen?
A.
the Assad government, Arab Spring protesters, and Saudi-led forces
B.
pro-democratic forces, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Hadi government, Houthis, and ISIS
C.
Hamas, the PLO, Shia Arabs, Sunni Arabs, and the Saleh government
D.
the Baath Party, the Kurds, southern rebels, and the Yemeni army
B. Pro-democratic forces, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Hadi government, Houthis, and ISIS.
Which form of government does India have?
A.
parliamentary democracy
B.
constitutional monarchy
C.
Islamic republic
D.
communist state
A. parliamentary democracy.
Which statement best describes how sexism affects the economies of many South Asian countries?
A.
The domestic role played by women makes it easier for men to work more and grow the economy.
B.
Women who stay at home have more children, and their children eventually contribute to the economy.
C.
Some women are denied equal educational opportunities and so cannot contribute as much to the economy.
D.
Women are paid less than men, and thus do not spend as much money on consumer goods.