In what way might the Mediterranean Sea be considered an important natural resource in the region?

If a cap-and-trade approach were to be used, what is the expected effect on $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$-emitting factories as a nation's government begins reducing the number of $\mathrm{CO}_{2}$ emission permits?

Determine whether the statement is true or false. A linear combination of vectors is a sum of scalar multiples of the vectors.

Determine the present value of the given amounts using the given interest rate and length of time. $5000 over 5 years at 6% compounded annually

Add. -11 + 12

Account for the fact that treatment of $tert$-butyl methyl ether with a limited amount of concentrated HI gives methanol and $tert$-butyl iodide rather than methyl iodide and $tert$-butyl alcohol.

A matrix and a scalar $\lambda$ are given. Show that $\lambda$ is an eigenvalue of the matrix and determine a basis for its eigenspace.

$$\begin{equation*} \begin{bmatrix}-13&&-4&&8\\24&&7&&-16\\-12&&-4&&7\end{bmatrix}, \lambda=-1.\end{equation*}$$

How did the colonial history of West and Central Africa affect cultural, economic, and political characteristics of the countries there?

Why does Brutus think he must commit suicide?

Find each sum. 4.5 + (-3.8)

Explain how Fick's first law arises from considerations of the flux of molecules due to a concentration gradient in a perfect gas.

Who do you think benefits the most from a dual economy?

Use formula (1) for simple interest to find each of the indicated quantities. $I=\$ 48 ; P=\$ 600 ; t=240$ days; $r=?$

What disadvantages do West and Central Africa's countries face when they depend on just a few exports.