Which of the Following Is True of the Relationship Between

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the relationship between environmental issues and conflict?

• A) A majority of empirical studies have found that climate change variables are associated with higher levels of violent conflict.
• B) Despite theoretical arguments to the contrary,a majority of empirical studies have shown that population growth is associated with higher levels of violent conflict,but not climate change variables.
• C) A majority of empirical studies have found that natural resources are associated with higher levels of violent conflict,but not climate change variables.
• D) Despite theoretical arguments to the contrary,a majority of empirical studies have shown that there is no relationship between environmental issues and conflict.

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