Which of the Following Is an Accurate Reflection of Reported

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate reflection of reported crime rates in Canada between 1998 and 2009?

• A) It fell sharply in the late 1990s and then levelled off in the 2000s.
• B) It rose sharply in the 1990s and then levelled off in the 2000s.
• C) It has continued to fall gradually since the late 1990s.
• D) It has continued to rise gradually since the late 1990s.

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Definitions:

Syncline

A syncline is a fold in rock layers that slopes upward on both sides towards a central valley, usually indicating layers that were deposited in a basin.

Monocline

A geological fold in which all layers are inclined in the same direction, forming a step-like structure in the stratigraphy.

Sedimentary Rock

Rock formed by the deposition and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the floor of oceans or other bodies of water at the Earth's surface.

Metamorphic Equivalent

The rock type that results when another type of rock is subjected to metamorphism under specific conditions.