What Are the Van Allen Belts

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Multiple Choice

What are the Van Allen belts?

• A) regions in the outer solar system beyond Pluto where comets are thought to originate
• B) dark regions in Jupiter's atmosphere circling the planet parallel to the equator
• C) regions of intense earthquake activity along tectonic plate boundaries on Earth
• D) regions of high-energy, charged particles in Earth's magnetosphere

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Definitions:

Employee Empowerment Unionism

A form of unionism that emphasizes giving workers greater control and a voice in their workplace and working conditions.

Institutionally Secure Unions

Labor organizations that are firmly established and protected, often through legislation or long-standing collective bargaining agreements, ensuring their continued presence and influence.

Militant

An individual or group adopting a combative or aggressive approach in promoting or defending their interests, often used in the context of labor disputes.

Exclusive Representation

The right of a single labor union to represent all employees in a workplace in negotiations with the employer.