What Is the Main Reason That Several Countries in East

question 39

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason that several countries in East Asia claim the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands northeast of Taiwan?

• A)The scenic value of these islands could generate millions of tourist dollars a year.
• B)These islands are home to many species of animals that can be raised as food.
• C)These islands are strategically situated for the launching of military attacks against Russia and other European nations.
• D)These islands may hold petroleum reserves.
• E)These islands are some of the most biologically diverse in the world and their plants may contain many potential medicines.

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Definitions:

Methylene Groups

A bivalent group consisting of two hydrogen atoms attached to a carbon atom, represented as -CH2-.

Dimethylhexane

A type of hydrocarbon with various structural isomers, known for being components of gasoline and various fuels.

Hydrocarbon

Organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms, forming the basis of all organic chemistry and fossil fuels.

Alkanes

Saturated hydrocarbons consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms with single bonds between carbons, known for their stability and lack of reactivity.