Compared to the Developed Nations, the Underdeveloped Countries Have

question 9

Multiple Choice

Compared to the developed nations, the underdeveloped countries have:

• A) significantly greater social and economic inequality
• B) less social inequality since most people have few material resources
• C) greater social inequality but less economic inequality
• D) approximately the same level of social and economic inequality

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Definitions:

Pigment

Substances that give color to living organisms, found in skin, hair, plants, and materials used in art and cosmetics.

Subungual

Pertaining to the area under the fingernails or toenails.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigment production, known for its potential to be more aggressive and metastasize if not treated early.

Pigmentation

The coloring of an organism's skin, hair, or eyes due to the deposition of pigments.