Author Question: The phrase tyranny of distance refers to the abysmal human rights records of small, remote countries ... (Read 55 times)

luvbio

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 623
The phrase tyranny of distance refers to the abysmal human rights records of small, remote countries with dictatorial governments.
 a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Sometimes referred to as the Third Pole the Tibetan Plateau is home to some 18,000 glaciers. The melt water from these glaciers provides drinking water to over a third of the people on the planet.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



adf223

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Answer to Question 1

False
RATIONALE: The tyranny of distance is the effect of geographical remoteness on shaping a country's identity, and is associated most often with Australia and New Zealand.

Answer to Question 2

T



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library