Frances Adeola Is a Sociologist Who Studies __________

question 55

Multiple Choice

Frances Adeola is a sociologist who studies __________.

• A)global warming and dispersal of pollutants
• B)trends in environmental injustice and racism
• C)the greenhouse effect and authoritarian regimes
• D)desertification and reclamation
• E)nuclear disasters and dispersal of pollutants

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Definitions:

Rural Areas

Regions located outside towns and cities, often characterized by lower population density, agricultural or natural terrain, and lesser availability of certain public services.

Progressivism

A political and social-reform movement that aims to address inequalities, and improve economic policies, and promote social welfare.

Intellectual Circles

Groups or communities of intellectuals, academics, or thinkers who share ideas, engage in discourse, and influence thought and culture.

Standard Oil

A major American company that was a dominating integrated oil producing, transporting, refining, and marketing corporation. Established by John D. Rockefeller, it was broken up by the U.S. government in 1911.