Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The fundamental causes of prosperity are effective only in the short run.
• B) The proximate causes of prosperity are effective only in the short run.
• C) The proximate causes of prosperity are shaped by the fundamental causes of prosperity.
• D) The fundamental causes of prosperity are shaped by the proximate causes of prosperity.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

A process of energy production that occurs in the absence of oxygen, converting glucose to energy in cells.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in most living organisms and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Energy Expenditure

The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses to breathe, circulate blood, digest food, and be physically active.

Toxic Compound

A chemical substance known to cause harm to organisms through its chemical action when ingested, inhaled, or comes into contact with skin.