In California, Major Wildfires Have Been Increasing Since the Mid-1980's

question 28

Multiple Choice

In California, major wildfires have been increasing since the mid-1980's. Climate change is believed to play a role in this increase by its effects on:

• A) prevailing wind patterns
• B) timing of snowmelt
• C) Both the timing of snowmelt and the reduction in annual precipitation
• D) all of these statements are correct

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Definitions:

Strangers

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Critical Distance

The ability to analyze and assess a subject or situation objectively without bias.

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The concept that behaviors can become detached from their original motives and gain new ones; often discussed in psychology and behaviorism.

Verstehen

A method in sociology for understanding social behavior by putting oneself in the place of others.