Ninety percent of the world's population growth in the next century is expected to occur in

A. India
B. China
C. Less-developed countries
D. Developed countries
E. Moderately developed nations


Answer: C

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

During the height of the Pleistocene ice age, the glaciers extended as far south as the Ohio and Missouri river systems

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

A large portion of the _______________ layer, which protects us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, would likely be destroyed by a moderate asteroid impact on Earth

Fill in the blank with correct word.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Explain the causes of land breezes versus sea breezes

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Volcanoes are generally not preserved in the geologic rock record because the upper part of the volcano is eroded away

However, the igneous rocks associated with volcanoes are often found preserved in the rock record as layers of volcanic rock and associated intrusions. How could you infer what type of volcano erupted in a given area based on the type of volcanic deposits? Give specific examples and briefly discuss if some materials may be linked to different types of volcanoes.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences