Why was the United States concerned when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990? A. They wanted to protect their investments in oil
B. They wanted to protect their interests in Iraqi banks
C. They wanted to preserve the Kuwaiti royal family
O D. They wanted to protect their interests in Middle Eastern food

What is the line drawn on a production possibilities graph called?

Which suggests the most critical aspect of the peak oil theory? 1) controversy rages over rumors that the fracking lobby in washington has influenced the statistics. 2) supporters and critics argue endlessly over the rate of extraction and shape of the bell curve. 3) saudi arabia will soon have to begin fracking, leading to protests and further destabilization. 4) a new oil discovery means a fresh peak cycle, making that region the target of aggressors.

While most people who lived in ancient egypt and the middle east avoided settling in nearby deserts, those regions protected them from their enemies. why do you think this was true?