Which of the Following Statements Regarding Alcohol Use in the United

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding alcohol use in the United States is true?

• A) About 40 to 45 percent of adults who drink are considered heavy drinkers.
• B) About 90 percent of adults drink alcohol.
• C) About 25 to 30 percent of adults call themselves abstainers.
• D) About 50 percent of college students drink alcoholic beverages.

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Definitions:

Basaltic Magma

A type of magma that is low in silica and high in iron and magnesium, characteristic of mid-ocean ridges and volcanic islands.

Low Slopes

Areas of land where the gradient or incline is slight, typically leading to the gentle flow of rivers or surface runoff.

Broad, Gentle

Describes wide areas with a mild gradient or slope, often used in geographical and geological contexts.

Shield Volcanoes

Broad, gently sloping volcanic structures formed from the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow long distances.