Earth has several ideal features which enable it to support life. most important is the
a) gravitational force on earth.
b) existence of tectonic plates.
c) relationship between earth and its moon.
d) existence and amount of water on earth's surface.

The roman empire fell around the 5th century, and as islam spread in the 7th century, trade between europe and china slowed. chinese traders were blocked from westward expansion into europe when the chinese army was defeated by muslim fighters in the area known as syr darya. the trade routes, known as the silk road, fell into disuse, and trade between the far east and europe nearly stopped. it wasn't until the 13th century when the mongols invaded and controlled central asia and large parts of the middle east that extensive trade along these routes was opened again. based upon the paragraph above and your knowledge of the mongols, which of the following statements is correct? a. the mongols unified regions along the silk road, allowing for safe transport of goods. b. muslims controlled busy trade routes into china from the 5th to the 7th centuries. c. without access to european markets, the chinese were unable to obtain raw materials. d. the mongols replaced the roman empire as the dominant force in western europe.

Daryl wouod like to open new checkings and savings accounts one pf his primary concerns is avoiding bank fees

Jacob’s four-month-old infant is crying continuously. while jacob’s wife suggests that he pick up the baby, jacob’s mother thinks that picking up the baby each time she cries is bad for the baby. why is jacob’s wife right? a. babies sleep better when carried. b. babies learn to cry whenever they want someone to hold them. c. babies may choke if crying while lying on their back. d. babies develop a sense of trust that someone is there to provide care.