What Is the Goal of Terrorism

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the goal of terrorism?

• A) To kill as many people as possible
• B) To extort money
• C) To create peace in a world full of conflict
• D) To convince frightened people that their government is incapable of protecting them from pervasive threats
• E) To maintain the status quo

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Definitions:

Toxicity

The degree to which a chemical substance or a particular mixture of substances can cause harm to an organism or the environment.

Persistence

refers to the enduring existence or continual occurrence of a characteristic, condition, or effect over a long period.

Biologically Magnified

Refers to the process by which certain harmful substances, such as pesticides or heavy metals, increase in concentration as they move up the food chain.

DDT

Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane, a synthetic pesticide known for its environmental persistence and effects on wildlife.