What Is Meant by the Term Detente

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term detente?

• A) Cold War.
• B) Containment.
• C) Relaxation.
• D) Escalation.
• E) Confrontation.

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Definitions:

Biomarker

Molecular evidence of life in the fossil record. Biomarkers can include fragments of DNA, molecules such as amino acids, or isotopic ratios.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing a central role in biological processes.

Carbon-13:Carbon-12

This ratio is used in scientific studies to understand various processes such as photosynthesis and to trace the path of carbon through ecosystems due to the distinct signatures of carbon-13 and carbon-12.

Hominin Diet

The range of foods consumed by human ancestors and relatives, which varied significantly over time and with environmental conditions.