Author Question: In 2013, four years after Brazil was awarded the Olympics and a year before it would host the World ... (Read 54 times)

erika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 522
In 2013, four years after Brazil was awarded the Olympics and a year before it would host the World Cup, protests broke out in many major cities in the country. The demonstrators were protesting
 
  a. the enormous amount of money that was going to preparing for the games rather than meeting important social needs.
  b. charges of kickbacks and bribery that were directed against the contractors of the venues.
 c. the government's decision to award large contracts to foreign firms.
 d. the decision by the government to use military forces to police these events.
 e. the decision by the government to ban alcohol sales at these venues.

Question 2

The term that refers to development beyond the central city that is characterized by low population density, rapid land consumption, and dependence on the automobile is
 
  a. edge cities.
  b. edge sprawl.
  c. inelastic cities.
  d. urban sprawl.



verrinzo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

Did you know?

The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library