Dividing a number by 2 always results in a smaller number.
A.
The number is 8.
(4)
B.
The number is 5.
(2.5)
C.
The number is 2.
(1)
D.
The number is 1.
(.5)
E.
The number is -1.
(-.5)
Answer: Construction of a transcontinental railroad. Mark me brainiest
Answer:
Explanation:
1 a land mass surrounded by water on three sides
Peninsula
A peninsula is a piece of land usually in a water body that is not completely surrounded by water and it is connected to land by an isthmus
2 a transitional area between land and water systems that supports aquatic plants
Wetland
Wetlands are transitional environments where water always floods the land seasonally or sometimes throughout the year. This supports the growth of diverse aquatic plant. They are also vital in cultivation of certain food crops like rice.
3 an area where freshwater and salt water meet
Estuary
An estuary is a transitional environment where freshwater meets with salt water. The water here is brackish water.
4 the principal land mass of a continent or country
Mainland
The land mass in a continent or country is the mainland. It contains the continental shield and craton.
5 a frozen layer of soil beneath the earth's surface
Permafrost
Permafrost is common in polar and temperate regions. Here, the soil remains frozen throughout the year.
6 a small, low island of coral or sand
cay
A cay is a small coral or sand island.
False, if they're on a vessel and going on a trip, they'd probably run out of supplies, and it would be hard to get.
