In Which City Is There a Serious Social Problem That

question 40

Multiple Choice

In which city is there a serious social problem that has resulted in millions dying from acute respiratory infections created by air pollution generated by over 35,000 factories as well as the carbon monoxide from cars and trucks?

• A) London
• B) Mexico City
• C) Moscow
• D) Hong Kong

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Definitions:

Mid-Ocean Ridge

A long mountain range on the floor of the ocean, associated with seafloor spreading.

Island Arc

A generally curved belt of volcanic islands above a subduction zone; also used as an adjective to refer to this setting.

Linear Island Chain

A series of islands aligned in a straight or nearly straight line, often formed by volcanic activity along a tectonic plate boundary.

Mid-Ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics, that stretches across the ocean floor and is associated with seismic and volcanic activity.