Since 1990, Most Countries Have Seen an Increase in

question 79

Multiple Choice

Since 1990, most countries have seen an increase in

• A) gender equality.
• B) gender inequality.
• C) gender indices.
• D) economic indices.
• E) market forces.

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Definitions:

Hydrothermal Vents

Hydrothermal vents are openings in the sea floor from which heated mineral-rich water flows, often located near volcanically active places.

Hydrogen Sulfide

A toxic, foul-smelling gas, H2S, often associated with volcanic gases and the decomposition of organic matter.

Abyssal Plane

A flat, almost level area of the deep ocean floor, usually lying at depths between 3,000 and 6,000 meters.

Seismic-Reflection Profiling

A geophysical method used to explore subsurface structures by sending sound waves into the ground and analyzing the reflected waves to map geological features.