Invironmental Problems Are Rarely Evenly Distributed Across a Society

question 33

Multiple Choice

Invironmental problems are rarely evenly distributed across a society. Why is this the case?

• A) The sociohistorical process of inequality
• B) A combination of social power and the acceptance of utilitarian arguments
• C) Corporations organize themselves in order to shield themselves from blame
• D) Discrete events-environmental catastrophes, health scares, and natural disasters

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Definitions:

Herniated

Refloating to a condition where an internal part of the body, such as a spinal disk, protrudes through a weakened area of muscle or tissue.

Sigmoid Colon

The part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus, forming an 'S' shape.

Left Lower Quadrant

A section of the abdomen divided into quadrants for anatomical reference, located on the left side below the umbilicus.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper-right side of the abdomen, involved in numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and digestion.