Developing Countries Are Said to Face Double Jeopardy for Environmental

question 33

Multiple Choice

Developing countries are said to face double jeopardy for environmental hazards because of the threats of

• A)physical disasters and traditional cultural practices.
• B)physical disasters and infectious disease.
• C)infectious disease and increased exposure to toxic chemicals.
• D)their dependence on farms for food and income.

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Definitions:

Command Economy

An economy in which the state, rather than market forces, manages the production and distribution of goods.

Production

The process of creating goods or services using inputs like raw materials, labor, and technology, often resulting in the generation of value.

Distribution

The manner in which wealth, goods, or resources are shared or spread out across a society or among members within a community.

Colonization

The act of establishing control over a foreign land and its people, often involving settlement and exploitation of resources.