Which of the Following Is Known to Be True Concerning

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is known to be true concerning the possible mining of the ocean floor?

• A) Experts believe that working around volcanic vents is too dangerous.
• B) Countries cannot come to an agreement about who owns the minerals.
• C) Disturbance of the sea floor may release dangerous chemicals.
• D) No one has the ability to mine the deep ocean floor.
• E) Giant squid may interfere with the mining.

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Definitions:

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forest or tree cover, usually undertaken to convert the land for agricultural, urban, or industrial uses, leading to significant environmental and ecological impacts.

Ethnocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of the culture of an ethnic group, which can involve erasing languages, traditions, and histories.

Acculturation

The process of cultural change and psychological change that results following the meeting between cultures.

Enculturation

The process by which a society's culture is passed on from one generation to the next and individuals become members of their society.