Compared to the Situation Existing When the Kyoto Protocols Were

question 40

Multiple Choice

Compared to the situation existing when the Kyoto Protocols were created,

• A)India produces twice as much greenhouse gasses (GHG)
• B)the U.S. Senate finally approved the treaty under pressure from President Bush
• C)the U.S. is producing less greenhouse gasses (GHG)than it had promised
• D)China actually produces less greenhouse gasses (GHG)

---

Definitions:

Needy Families

Refers to households that require financial assistance or social support to meet their basic needs.

Statistical Discrimination

The practice of judging an individual on the basis of the average characteristics of the group to which he or she belongs rather than on his or her own personal characteristics.

Occupational Discrimination

Unfair treatment of workers based on race, gender, age, religion, or other personal characteristics unrelated to job performance.

Pretax Income

The total income earned by an individual or a business before any taxes are deducted.