Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Gulf War of 1991

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the Gulf War of 1991 is NOT true?

• A)The United States suffered relatively few casualties in the war.
• B)The Allied ground offensive focused on dislodging Iraqi forces dug-in along the Kuwait border.
• C)Almost all Islamic and Arab nations joined a trade embargo against Iraq.
• D)The United Nations voted in favor of American policies toward Iraq.
• E)The Allied forces ultimately numbered 690,000 troops.

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Definitions:

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients and carbohydrates produced by photosynthesis.

Sieve Plates

Sieve plates are the porous end walls that enable transport between sieve tube elements in the phloem of plants, facilitating the flow of nutrients.

Companion Cells

Companion cells are specialized cells in the phloem of plants that assist in the transport of sugars and other nutrients.

Annual Growth Rings

Concentric rings found in the wood, indicating the age of a tree by representing a year of growth.