The desire to convert people to Christianity and the demand for Asian trade goods led to A increased interest in exploration. B the Renaissance . C the conquest of the Americas. D efforts to end the slave trade.

What characterized the colony of Georgia?

Which cash crops were the most successful in the international interdependence system?

A. Cotton, corn, squash, hemp

B. Indigo, cotton, rice, tobacco

C. Indigo, corn, potatoes, rum

D. Tobacco, corn, rice, pumpkins

One of the most important European explorers was ______ , who was the first person to claim lands in the Americas for Spain.

Solve.

$$(x-2)(x-5)=0$$

How many electrons does a fluorine atom have in its first electron shell?

Beryllium's atomic mass is 9, and its atomic number is 4. How many neutrons are found in a beryllium atom?

a. 2

b. 5

c. 13

d. 9

e. 4

Beryllium has an atomic number of 4 and an atomic mass of approximately 9. How many protons does a beryllium atom have?

Order the steps of the scientific method from the first step (1) to the last.

1. State hypothesis.
2. Conduct an experiment.
3. Report results.
4. Make observations.
5. Analyze data.

Another scientist examines how the presence of a nonnative bird species, the starling, affects other species of birds. Is this a population-level study, a community-level study, or an ecosystem-level study? Defend your answer.

Why are theories stronger and more reliable than hypotheses?

a. because they are based on many experimentally tested hypotheses

b. because we believe in them more

c. because they have a control group

Why are theories stronger and more reliable than hypotheses?

Which of the following lists correctly presents levels of organization from the most complex to the simplest?

A. macromolecule, population, community, ecosystem

B. cell, organelle, atom, molecule

C. ecosystem, community, organelle, cell

D. biosphere, community, organism, cell

A scientist discovers a putative new life form and notes that the creature's body is bilaterally symmetrical and consequently satisfies the criteria for defining life in which of the following categories?

(a) Evolution.

(b) Growth and development.

(c) Order.

(d) None, symmetry is not a basic characteristic of life.