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senotes are sink holes that are used to give clean drinking water
They were sometimes used by the Mayans for sacrificial offerings.
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What physical feature is found on the Yucatan peninsula?
The yucatan is generally composed flat and composed of limestone
Which area of Mexico listed below does not have volcanic soil?
The Yucatan Peninsula would qualify as such. It is a large, flat landmass composed of limestone without any volcanic activity. Besides, due to this nature, there are almost no surface rivers, so agriculture tends to depend on large water sinkholes, known as cenotes.
What are cfcs used for?
Its used in the compressors of refrigerators and air- conditioners
What is Crocoite used for?
Crocoite is mainly used as a mineral specimen. It used to be used as a minor ore of chromium, but it is now too rare to be used for that.It is on wikipedia too
What is the use of acetal?
dilute ethanoic acid is used as a preservative in the preparation of pickles.it is used for making cellulose acetate which is an important artificial fibre.it is used in the manufacture of acetone and esters used in perfumes.it is used in the preparation of dyes.it is used to coaggulate rubber from latex.it is used for making white lead which is used as a white paint.it is used as a chemical reagent in chemistry lab.
When was Cenotes - album - created?
Cenotes - album - was created on 2011-10-25.
Who believed cenotes were a way to communicate with gods?
The Mayans believed cenotes were a way to communicate with the gods
Are there any cenotes in New York?
no
Is chichen itza a cenote?
no, there are cenotes in there
How are cenotes made?
Rainwater sinking into limestone
What did the mayans call the underground sinkholes?
cenotes
What are some naturally occurring hazards in Mexico?
Cenotes
What do cenotes provide for people of mesoamerica?
Drinking water
What do cenotes provide for the people of Mesoamerica?
Drinking water
Which parts of the USA are most at risk from cenotes?
The parts of the United States of American that are at most risk from cenotes are the Atlantic Seaboard states. These states experience great devastation from the breeding patterns of these insects.
Why were cenotes important to the Maya?
Cenotes were important to the Maya for both practical and spiritual reasons. They provided a reliable source of freshwater in the Yucatan Peninsula, where surface water is scarce. Additionally, the Maya believed that cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, making them important for religious ceremonies and sacrifices.
Was a sinkhole one of the most difficult challenges for the ancient Maya?
Actually, they were used to them. This was because they had cenotes (swimming pools or lakes), and they helped them get or retrieve water. At the same time, they used them for recreational purposes.
