Which of the Following Is the Most Prolific Producer of Carbon

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most prolific producer of carbon dioxide?

• A) The burning of fossil fuels.
• B) The growth of plants.
• C) The production of electricity from solar energy.
• D) The production of nuclear energy.
• E) The production of wind energy.

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Definitions:

Modernization

The process of economic change, whereby developing societies acquire some of the social and political characteristics of Western industrial societies; five subprocesses are involved: technological development, agricultural development, urbanization, industrialization, and telecommunication.

Western Development

The expansion and advancement of countries in the Western hemisphere, typically through industrialization, urbanization, and economic growth.

Pluralistic Societies

Societies characterized by a diversity of religious, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups who coexist and interact within a single larger socio-political framework.

Undernourished

A condition where an individual does not intake enough nutrients, leading to various health issues related to malnutrition.