The Homosphere Is So Called Because

question 257

Multiple Choice

The homosphere is so called because

• A)the blend of gases is nearly uniform throughout.
• B)scientists have been unable to determine its composition and assume it is homogeneous.
• C)it contains only one gas,nitrogen.
• D)it is the habitable sphere for humans (Homo sapiens).

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Apply knowledge of voting paradoxes and strategic voting to real-world scenarios.

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Understand the concept of Arrow's impossibility theorem and its implications for social choice theory.

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