What is the "ring of fire" and why would people be i interested in this area when studying volcanies

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

Which part of a mountain receives the majority of moisture due to the rain shadow effect? a. the leeward side b. the windward side c. the bottom of the mountain d. all parts of the mountain receive equal amounts of moisture.

Match your vocabulary word to its definition. 1. emigration 2. immigration 3. migration 4. overpopulation 5. sustainable development 6. under population 7. unsustainable development 8. urbanization the movement from one place to another the number of people exceeds the available natural resources in an area leaving one's homeland to settle in a new place the increase in the population of a city the movement of people to a new country the ability to meet current needs without reducing the ability to meet future needs resources being used up at a faster rate than they can be replenished birth rate insufficient to replace the existing population