One-Third of the Mercury in the Skies Above the City

question 4

Short Answer

One-third of the mercury in the skies above the city of ____________________ can be traced to the air pollution made in China.

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Definitions:

Infant Mortality Rates

The rate at which infants die before their first birthday, typically measured per 1,000 live births.

Industrialized Countries

Nations that have undergone significant industrialization, characterized by high levels of income per capita, advanced technological infrastructure, and a diversified economy.

Neural Tube

The precursor in the embryonic stage to the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

Brain

An organ of the central nervous system in vertebrates that coordinates sensory information and directs motor responses; center of thought and emotion.