The Rapid Deterioration of the Natural Systems on Which Life

question 40

Multiple Choice

The rapid deterioration of the natural systems on which life depends can be attributed to people's ecologically incompatible _______________.

• A)beliefs
• B)values
• C)actions
• D)All of the above are true.

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