In 2014 the standards for USGS Topo Maps were re-written. Who are the three authors of this very important document?

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Which of the following would not be considered a geographic impact on the history of middle and south america? a. the relative geographic isolation of the americas meant that they would be more susceptible to european diseases. b. ernesto “che” guevara's trip throughout south america inspired him to become a revolutionary. c. the tropical climate of north america has encouraged many south american countries to produce goods there. d. the proximity of the united states to middle and south america has strengthened its relationship to the region.

When a rock is mechanically weathered, the surface area of the rock is increased, which allows a greater amount of chemical weathering to occur. the surface area of the rock is increased, which hinders chemical weathering. the volume of the rock is decreased, which hinders chemical weathering. the volume of the rock is increased, which allows a greater amount of chemical weathering to occur. the surface area of the rock is decreased, which allows a greater amount of chemical weathering to occur