According to the Text, Which Country Appears Most Likely to Replace

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which country appears most likely to replace the United States as the next hegemon?

• A) Brazil
• B) China
• C) Russia
• D) South Africa

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage embryo consisting of approximately 150 cells formed about five days after fertilization, characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and the differentiation into an inner cell mass and outer layer.

Placenta

The organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.

Folic Acid

A vitamin of the B complex (B9) that is essential in cells for DNA synthesis and repair, often recommended for intake during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen once prescribed to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications, now known for its health risks.