Which of the Following Is an Example of a Transboundary

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a transboundary problem?

• A) pollution in Mexico's Tijuana River closing beaches in San Diego where the river empties into the sea
• B) acid rain falling in Canada because of industrial emissions from the United States
• C) currents concentrating garbage in areas of the Atlantic Ocean
• D) A, B, and C
• E) only B and C

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Definitions:

Imitation

The action of copying or mimicking the behaviors, movements, or sounds made by another individual.

Shaping

A method of gradually teaching a new behavior through the use of reinforcement until the target behavior is achieved.

Chaining

A method of teaching complex behaviors by breaking down the task into small steps and teaching each step within the sequence individually until the whole sequence is mastered.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used in behavioral psychology to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior by rewarding it.