The Discovery of the Ozone Hole Added Urgency to the Development

question 20

True/False

The discovery of the ozone hole added urgency to the development of an international agreement called the Kyoto Protocol, which was signed in 1987.

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Vital Signs

Measurements of blood pressure and heart rate taken in different positions (lying, sitting, standing) to assess how the cardiovascular system responds to changes in body position.

Respirations

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and its environment.

Sphygmomanometer Gauge

Part of a sphygmomanometer device used to measure arterial blood pressure by indicating the force at which blood is pressed against the vessel walls.

Systolic Reading

The higher number in a blood pressure measurement, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.