An Example of an Environmental Factor That Contributes to Eating

question 38

Multiple Choice

An example of an environmental factor that contributes to eating disorders is:

• A)self-esteem.
• B)personal body image.
• C)weight preoccupation.
• D)nutrition beliefs.
• E)food availability.

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Definitions:

Mid-ocean Divergent Boundary

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates are moving apart, creating new oceanic crust, typically at a mid-ocean ridge.

Submarine Lava Flows

Lava flows that occur beneath the ocean's surface, often originating from underwater volcanoes or fissures, contributing to the formation of new seafloor.

Lithosphere

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, encompassing the crust and the uppermost mantle, responsible for tectonic activities.

Mid-ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics, that stretches across the ocean floors and is characterized by a rift at its summit from which new oceanic crust is formed.