Which of the Following Is Evidence of the Shortage of Fresh

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence of the shortage of fresh water now found around the world?

• A) China's supply of ground water is declining rapidly.
• B) Water supply in the Middle East is at a critical level.
• C) Mexico City has pumped so much water from the ground that the city continues to sink about two inches per year.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that contributes to the sensory input, ultimately perceived and interpreted by the sensory organs after processing.

Light Waves

Electromagnetic waves that are visible to the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.

Kinesethesis

The sense that detects body position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Transduction

The process through which a physical stimulus is converted into a signal within the nervous system.