Which of the Following Statements Could Be True Regarding Marital

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements could be true regarding marital status and drinking?

• A)married groups differ in their average age and young persons tend to drink more heavily
• B)married groups differ in their average age and older persons tend to drink more heavily
• C)the marriage effect remains even after controlling for age, gender, and socioeconomic status
• D)both a & c

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Aquifer

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials (gravel, sand, or silt) from which groundwater can be extracted.

Snowmelt

The process where accumulated snow and ice melt, often contributing to spring floods and replenishing rivers and aquifers.

Storm Runoff

This is the precipitation that flows over land surfaces and eventually enters water bodies, often carrying pollutants.

Freshwater

Water that has a low salt content, found in rivers, lakes, streams, and underground, essential for drinking, agriculture, and industry.