According to UCR Data, the South Has the Highest Rates

question 24

True/False

According to UCR data, the South has the highest rates of both violent and property crime.

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Definitions:

Insulation

Materials or systems used to prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound from one area to another.

Upwelling

The oceanographic phenomenon that occurs when deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises towards the surface, promoting the growth of plankton and supporting marine ecosystems.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic plant-like organisms that float in water bodies; they are the primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.