Which of the Following Provides the Best Definition of Global

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides the best definition of global stratification?

• A) the practice of a nation using military force against other nations to ensure economic dominance
• B) a process by which certain individuals and groups are systematically barred from access to positions that would enable them to have an autonomous livelihood
• C) the unequal distribution of wealth,power,and prestige on a global basis
• D) the problem of inequality within specific nations

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Definitions:

Stream-Cut Canyon

A deep valley formed through the prolonged action of a stream cutting through the terrain, often displaying steep sides.

Downcutting

A process by which a stream or river erodes its bed, deepening it over time, often leading to the formation of canyons or valleys.

Dynamic Equilibrium

A condition of a system in approximate steady state where there is a balanced inflow and outflow of materials.

Graded Stream

A stream in equilibrium, showing a balance between its capacity to transport sediment and the amount of sediment supplied to it, thus with no overall erosion or deposition of sediment.