The Presence of Many Bystanders at the Scene of an Emergency

question 163

Multiple Choice

The presence of many bystanders at the scene of an emergency increases the likelihood that any individual bystander will

• A) notice the emergency.
• B) report the emergency to the police.
• C) fail to interpret the incident as an emergency.
• D) assume responsibility for personally intervening in the emergency.

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Definitions:

Species Diversity

The variety and abundance of different species within a given area, crucial for ecosystem health and resilience.

Terrestrial Biomes

Large geographic regions defined by the dominant plant life and climate, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundra.

Mature Taiga

A biome characterized by dense forests of conifers in the northern regions that have reached a mature ecological stage with complex ecosystems.

Mature Tropical Rain Forest

A type of forest found in the tropics characterized by high levels of rainfall, biodiversity, and old, fully developed trees.