Which of the Following Events Created Uncertainty About the Beneficial

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events created uncertainty about the beneficial effects of technological advances for many people?

• A)the outbreak of malaria in the Southern United States
• B)the leakage of gas at a pesticide plant in India
• C)the Five Mile Island nuclear accident
• D)the Columbian oil spill

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Definitions:

Cold War

Term for tensions, 1945–1989, between the Soviet Union and the United States, the two major world powers after World War II.

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

Twenty-First Century

The current century, marked from the year 2001 to 2100, characterized by rapid technological advancements and globalization.

Factory Labor

Work performed by individuals in manufacturing settings, often characterized by repetitive tasks, long hours, and, historically, substandard working conditions.