It Is Difficult to Find Solutions to Environmental Damage in the Mediterranean

question 32

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to find solutions to environmental damage in the Mediterranean Sea for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• A) The natural and lengthy flushing out cycle has been disrupted by the large number of people living in the countries that surround the sea.
• B) The countries surrounding it are at different stages of development, which makes it difficult for them to cooperate on solutions.
• C) It is used for waste disposal.
• D) Hydroelectric power is the only power used in Europe.

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Definitions:

Inner Ear

The core section of the ear, which includes the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, plays a crucial role in both hearing and maintaining balance.

Stapedectomy

A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the stapes bone in the middle ear, usually to treat hearing loss caused by otosclerosis.

Stapes

The smallest bone in the human body, located in the middle ear, playing a key role in the transmission of sound vibrations.

Prosthesis

An artificial device used to replace a missing body part, such as a limb, tooth, eye, or heart valve.