In Terms of Stability, 'Epidemiological Profiles

question 33

Multiple Choice

In terms of stability, 'epidemiological profiles':

• A) cannot evolve at all (are totally stable).
• B) change shape so quickly that measurement is a major challenge.
• C) can shift over time, for instance as subsistence modes evolve.
• D) change very little over time, even in the face of grave environmental pressure.
• E) are unstable proximate features of the environment.

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Definitions:

Century

A period of one hundred years.

Estimated

An approximation or educated guess based on available information or data, often used when exact numbers are unavailable.

Living Organisms

Entities that display the characteristics of life, including the ability to grow, reproduce, respond to stimuli, and often, to move.

Homeostasis

A state of internal balance within living organisms, despite changes in external environment.