More Than Half the World's Human Population Lives in Rural

question 22

Multiple Choice

More than half the world's human population lives in rural poverty. Which of the following environmental issues is most likely to be associated with these populations?

• A) desertification
• B) acid rain
• C) oil pollution
• D) smog
• E) ozone depletion

---

Definitions:

Clearly Defined Problem

A problem that is explicitly understood and stated, with distinct boundaries and criteria for solving.

Classical Decision Theory

A theory that describes decision-making with an emphasis on rationality, where the decision maker is aware of all alternatives and their outcomes.

Rational Choices

Refers to decisions made after thoroughly considering the available options and their outcomes, based on logic and reason.

Certain World

A theoretical scenario in which all variables and outcomes are known and predictable, unlike the uncertainty of the real-world environment.