Which of the Following Is Not True of the Disaster

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the disaster that befell the Aral Sea?

• A)Surface level of the sea has dropped by 22 meters.
• B)Caused by a water diversion project.
• C)Shrinkage of the Aral Sea has altered local climate.
• D)Populations of local animal species have remained stable.
• E)Salt and sand from the dry sea bottom spread as far as 300 kilometers.

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Therapist

A mental health professional specializing in the treatment of mental disorders by changing negative patterns of thought.

Psychodynamically Oriented

Relating to an approach in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experiences.

Traumatic Events

Incidents that cause psychological, physical, or emotional harm or distress, often leading to long-term impacts on an individual's well-being.

Maladaptive Patterns

Behaviors or ways of thinking that were initially adaptive but have become counterproductive in new contexts.