Which Is the Single Greatest Obstacle to Slowing Climate Change

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which is the single greatest obstacle to slowing climate change?

• A) the growing population of the poorer nations in the world
• B) proper climatic changes
• C) having scientists decide on a definition of climate change
• D) meeting energy needs, particularly in energy-hungry countries such as the United States, China, and India
• E) a lack of data portraying the effects of climate change

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment to enhance survival and reproduction.

Coping

The process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, or tolerate stress or conflict.

Adjustment

The process of adapting or becoming accustomed to new conditions or environments.

Fulfilment

A feeling of happiness and satisfaction, especially from achieving one's goals or realizing one’s potential.