What's the difference between a map and a map projection?

While most people who lived in ancient egypt and the middle east avoided settling in nearby deserts, those regions protected them from their enemies. why do you think this was true?

Which of the following best describes brazil's economy from 1650-1880? a. it gradually shifted to manufacturing as the industrial revolution progressed. b. it was based on mining. c. it was based on plantation agriculture, where slaves served as a labor force. d. it was based on small, family-owned farms.

Why is terracing used in southeast asian agriculture?