What is the leading cause of water scarcity throughout much of the world?

a
the utilization of shifting cultivation
b
the increased diversion of water for irrigation
c
climate change
d
a decrease in population growth

Can one nation or empire take over another nation without oppressing others? explain has imperialism become more or less oppressive as the world has become more industrialized? explain is it possible in an era of many democratic societies and advanced technology for nations to gain power without oppressing others? that is, can nations avoid denying people their rights? explain

Martin is managing a production line in a manufacturing plant in the midwest. martin has a quality and productivity problem in one part of the manufacturing process. he discovers that his workers aren't sure what to do. when he asks why they didn't ask questions, the universal reply is, "we midwesterners don't ask questions, we just do." martin decides to address this problem by offering recognition rewards for anyone who asks the most job-related questions each month that lead to process improvements. unfortunately, martin finds the program doesn't work. when he further questions his workers, he discovers that no one wants to be the first to ask questions. as a group, workers still feel that they should figure it out on their own and not ask questions. martin finds carmen, one of the workers that everyone else admires, and talks her into being the first to ask questions as part of the program. after about a month, several other people begin to submit questions, and soon everyone in the plant is asking questions. refer to case 6.1. martin's plan failed initially because he didn't consider the power of on attitudes.

The federal crescent is shaped like what letter