Which of the Following Factors Is as Important as Population

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is as important as population in determining the environmental impact of humans?

• A)climate of the region
• B)affluence per person
• C)wealth of the nation
• D)amount of pollution produced

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Definitions:

Gill Arches

The skeletal elements supporting the gills in fish and some amphibians, essential for respiration in aquatic environments.

Cranium

The part of the skull that encloses the brain.

Pharyngeal Pouches

Embryonic structures in vertebrates that may develop into various parts of the face, neck, and respiratory system.

Notochord

A flexible, rod-shaped structure found in the embryonic stage of all chordates that provides skeletal support and defines the primitive axis of the embryo.