Although the Majority of Developing Countries Lag Well Behind Societies

question 73

Multiple Choice

Although the majority of developing countries lag well behind societies of the West,some have now successfully embarked on a process of industrialization.These are sometimes referred to as:

• A)newly industrializing economies
• B)McDonaldizing societies
• C)emergent cities
• D)sustainable developments
• E)Korean models

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Economic Outcomes

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Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, considered a major contributor to climate change.

Sea Levels

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