Mad Cow Disease Was First Diagnosed in Cattle in the United

question 27

True/False

Mad cow disease was first diagnosed in cattle in the United States in 1986.

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Definitions:

Eastern Africa

A region of Africa that includes countries along the eastern coast of the continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems.

Continental Rifting

The process by which a continent stretches and splits along a rift, often leading to the formation of new ocean basins.

Seafloor Spreading

A geological process in which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward, contributing to continental drift.

Mantle Upwelling

The ascent of hotter material from the Earth's mantle to the crust, a process that can lead to volcanic activity and continental rift zones.