The "Panic Begins" for Many Middle-Aged Americans Regarding the Thought

question 34

Multiple Choice

The "panic begins" for many middle-aged Americans regarding the thought of death.Which is/are correct reason(s) for this?

• A)realization that the remaining years of life are fewer than those already lived
• B)realization that after one's parents are dead, the "buffer zone" is gone
• C)if one's job depends on physical vigor, he/she begins to realize that he/she is not getting stronger
• D)all of the above are correct
• E)only a and b of the above are correct

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Definitions:

Carbon

A nonmetallic chemical element with symbol C, atomic number 6, and is the basis of all known life on Earth, playing a critical role in the structure, biochemistry, and climate of our planet.

Atmospheric Layers

The divisions of Earth's atmosphere based on temperature gradients, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.

Troposphere

The lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where most weather phenomena occur.

Stratosphere

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, characterized by a slight temperature increase with altitude and the presence of the ozone layer.