Western Nations Have Resisted Addressing Global Ecological Disasters Because They

question 14

Multiple Choice

Western nations have resisted addressing global ecological disasters because they

• A)did not want to curb the lifestyles of their citizens.
• B)could not afford to make a change.
• C)wanted to sell more resources.
• D)wanted developing nations to have equal opportunities for development.
• E)did not believe the science was accurate.

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Definitions:

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive disease of the lungs characterized by a loss of elasticity and enlargement of air spaces, leading to breathing difficulties.

Trachea

A large tube in the respiratory system that connects the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air passage to the lungs.

Terminal Bronchioles

The smallest air passageways in the lungs before the alveolar ducts and alveoli, involved in conducting air to the gas exchange sites.

Pleural Fluid

A liquid that fills the space between the layers of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs, acting as a lubricant.