Burning of Fossil Fuels, Use of Synthetic Fertilizers, and Industrial

question 35

Multiple Choice

Burning of fossil fuels, use of synthetic fertilizers, and industrial livestock production all add which compound to the atmosphere?

• A)nitrous oxide (N₂O)
• B)phosphate (PO₄³⁻)
• C)nitrate (NO₃⁻)
• D)nitrite (NO₂⁻)
• E)ammonium (NH₄⁺)

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unsettling thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed from the conscious mind.

Fundamental

Fundamental refers to serving as an essential component or basis for something, being of central importance.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts emotions from one object or idea to another, often less threatening, target.