Protecting Fresh Water Quality and Quantity Is an Important Global

question 26

Multiple Choice

Protecting fresh water quality and quantity is an important global environmental issue because

• A) the shortage of fresh water in developing countries caused drought and water-borne diseases.
• B) rivers, lakes and bays have become contaminated in developed countries.
• C) the supply of accessible fresh water is limited.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Characteristic

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children from ages 2 to 7 engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Egocentrism

The inability to distinguish between one’s own perspective and someone else’s, often seen in early childhood development.

Menarche

The first occurrence of menstruation in a female, marking the onset of reproductive capability.

Pubertal Growth Spurt

A rapid phase of growth in height and weight experienced during puberty due to hormonal changes.