Why does the government force certain industries to comply with environmental regulations?

Carefully study the chart above. which of the following statements best describes literacy rates in north africa? a. literacy rates are decreasing in the region. b. literacy rates are increasing in the region, and the gap between men and women is decreasing. c. literacy rates are increasing in the region, but the gap between men and women is staying the same. d. literacy rates are staying about the same in the region.

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

1of the following choices, which one best describes one way that christianity came to east africa? a. christians traveled in caravans through the sahara desert and introduced the people of mali to a new religion. b. christian traders from the mediterranean interacted with the people of axum. c. christian military from west africa traveled across the continent to bring their religion to the people of east africa. d. christian rulers from asia traveled to east africa to bring their religion to the people. 2 which trade item from outside the region did west africans need most? a. gold b. camels c. salt d. iron