Oxygen Makes Up Almost 21 Percent of Our Present Atmosphere

question 76

Multiple Choice

Oxygen makes up almost 21 percent of our present atmosphere. It is essential to modern life for two reasons. First, oxygen is what we must inhale so that our bodies can 'burn' (oxidize) food, releasing energy to our cells. Second, we depend on oxygen for protection from the ultraviolet radiation from the sun that constantly bombards our planet. Harold V. Thurman, Essentials of Oceanography, 5th. ed.

• A) Argument; conclusion: Oxygen is essential to modern life.
• B) Argument; conclusion: Oxygen makes up almost 21 percent ... atmosphere.
• C) Argument; conclusion: We depend on oxygen ... bombards our planet.
• D) Argument; conclusion: Oxygen is what we must inhale ... energy to our cells.
• E) Nonargument.

Identify key concepts and dynamics in cross-cultural helping relationships.

Grasp the significance of therapeutic presence and its impact on clients.

Understand the role of power dynamics in the helping relationship.

Acknowledge the barriers and pitfalls in working with culturally diverse clients.

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Definitions:

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