Although the United States Has Less Than 5% of the World's

question 99

Multiple Choice

Although the United States has less than 5% of the world's population, it accounts for approximately ______________ of the world's annual consumption of fossil fuels.

• A) 15%
• B) 25%
• C) 35%
• D) 45%

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Definitions:

Working Memory

The structure of memory that can hold a sensory stimulus for up to 30 seconds after the trace decays. Also called short-term memory.

Assimilation

The process of absorbing new information into one's existing cognitive schemas, or the integration of individuals into a different cultural or societal group.

Nonadaptive

Describes traits or behaviors that do not provide a survival or reproductive advantage in a given environment.

Cognitive Process

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.