Which of the Following Environmental Problems Is NOT a Major

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental problems is NOT a major issue in Australia/Oceania?

• A) Major mining operations have threatened the environment.
• B) Global warming threatens to drown islands of the region as sea levels rise.
• C) Wide-scale burning of forests after they have been cleared is creating smoke pollution.
• D) Exotic plants and animals are leading to the extinction of indigenous species.
• E) Woodlands have been destroyed to produce pastures.

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain responsible for regulating critical body functions and hormones.

Bent Spine

A condition characterized by a significant curvature or deformity of the spine, such as in scoliosis or kyphosis.

Cartilaginous Tip

The end part of a structure, such as a bone or joint, that is made of cartilage, a flexible connective tissue.

Sternum

The Sternum, or breastbone, is a long, flat bone located at the center of the chest, connecting to the ribs via costal cartilages to form the front of the rib cage, providing protection to vital organs.