Recent Shifts in the Major Causes of Death in the 20^th

question 512

Multiple Choice

Recent shifts in the major causes of death in the 20^th century indicate that _____________ is playing a more important role in determining people's health than in the past.

• A)sanitation
• B)behaviour
• C)biology
• D)genetics

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Definitions:

Mesozoic

The era of geologic time from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known as the "Age of Reptiles," including the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Paleozoic

An era in the geological timescale, occurring between 541 million and 252 million years ago, characterized by the early development of abundant marine life and the first emergence of land plants and animals.

Eroded Away

The process by which rocks and soil are worn down by the action of water, wind, or ice, often resulting in altered landscapes.

Youngest Unit

The most recent stratum or rock layer in a sequence of geological formations.