Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relationship Between

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the environment and health?

• A) Because of the large number of variables involved, the relationship between environment and health cannot be researched.
• B) Because the environment has such long-term effects on health, research findings are not yet available.
• C) Research shows that a healthy environment has limited impact on one's health.
• D) Research shows that a healthy environment increases quality of life and years of healthy living.

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Definitions:

Ocean Currents

Large-scale movements of water within the oceans, driven by factors such as wind, temperature, salinity, and the Earth's rotation.

Glaciation

The process, condition, or result of being covered by glaciers or ice sheets, affecting landscapes through erosion and deposition.

Cold Currents

Cold currents are ocean currents that move cold water from polar regions towards the equator, influencing climate and marine life in their paths.

Warm Currents

Oceanic water movements that transfer heat from tropical to polar regions, influencing climate and weather patterns.