What Problem Did the 1998 Ice Storm in Eastern Ontario

question 22

Multiple Choice

What problem did the 1998 ice storm in Eastern Ontario and Quebec reveal?

• A) Communities are resilient in the face of environmental disasters.
• B) Environmental challenges can be worsened by the structure of modern society.
• C) Climate change is causing greater environmental problems than ever.
• D) Canada has some of the greatest disaster-preparedness in the world.

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Definitions:

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Melting of Snow Caps

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Gas Release

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