Christopher Heath Wellman Argues That Nations Have a Right to Close

question 18

Multiple Choice

Christopher Heath Wellman argues that nations have a right to close their borders, a right derived from the more fundamental right to ________.

• A) freedom of association
• B) freedom of religion
• C) self-defense
• D) make laws

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Definitions:

Bleaching

The process of removing color from a substance, often through chemical means, which can also refer to the destruction of coral coloration due to environmental stress like warm sea temperatures.

Mudflat

Flat, muddy areas found in coastal environments and estuaries, exposed at low tide and flooded at high tide, serving as important feeding and breeding grounds for numerous species.

Bacterial Biofilms

Complex communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces and are encased in a self-produced protective matrix, often leading to increased resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants.

Estuaries

Coastal water bodies where freshwater from rivers and streams mixes with saltwater from the ocean, fostering high biological diversity and productivity.