Suppose That You Were Attending a Lecture on Global Warming

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you were attending a lecture on global warming. In evaluating the integrity of the lecture, which factor would least likely be a peripheral cue?

• A) how many people attend the lecture and how many of these ask questions
• B) whether the speaker has a Ph.D. and from what institution
• C) what the statistics cited by the speaker indicate when comparing year-to-year temperatures
• D) how long the lecture lasts in comparison to the question and answer section

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Definitions:

Thomas Robert Malthus

An English economist and demographer, known for his theory that population growth will outpace agricultural production, leading to widespread poverty.

Birth Rate

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population over a given period, commonly calculated on an annual basis.

Industrial Countries

Nations characterized by a significant level of manufacturing activity, advanced technological infrastructure, and a high standard of living.

Less Developed Countries

Nations with a lower standard of living, underdeveloped industrial base, and low Human Development Index relative to other countries.