In 2008, More Than Two-Thirds of Deaths Worldwide Were Caused

question 28

Multiple Choice

In 2008, more than two-thirds of deaths worldwide were caused by which category of diseases?

• A) acute communicable diseases
• B) chronic communicable diseases
• C) acute non-communicable diseases
• D) chronic non-communicable diseases

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Definitions:

Dominant Type

signifies the most prevalent or influential species, form, or kind within a particular environment or context.

Cenozoic

The current geological era, beginning 66 million years ago and characterized by the dominance of mammals, birds, and flowering plants.

Mesozoic

An era of geological time from about 252 to 66 million years ago, known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the development of mammals and flowering plants.

Dominant Creatures

Referring to the species that exert the most influence over their environment or ecosystem, often due to their population size, biomass, or ecological role.