Discuss Opposition to a Major Development Project Which Has Garnered

question 9

Essay

Discuss opposition to a major development project which has garnered attention in your area, or which you have learned about in the news media. Is most of the opposition primarily economic, ecological, or cultural in essence? Employing geographic concepts from this chapter, discuss the project and its opposition. Do you believe that the project should be completed? Why or why not?

---

Definitions:

Developing Fetus

Refers to a prenatal human between the embryonic state and birth, during which significant growth and development occur.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a condition resulting from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing physical and developmental anomalies in the child.

Cognitive Abnormalities

Atypical patterns in thought processes, often manifesting as difficulties in perception, memory, logic, and attention.

Startle Reflex

The startle reflex is an involuntary reaction in humans and animals to sudden, unexpected stimuli, such as loud noises or quick movements, characterized by swift physical movements such as jumping or blinking.