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Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________.

A
a warm and dry climate
B
a lack of annual rainfall
C
scarce freshwater resources
D
a lack of valuable natural resources
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the disability-adjusted life year?

A
A measure of the overall burden of disease on a society.
B
A measure of years lost due to premature death or disability.
C
It describes the yearly living conditions of people with disabilities.
D
It describes the yearly effect people with disabilities have on a nation's resources.
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Which of the following is not an environmental factor that influences cultures?

A
climate type
B
traditional religions
C
proximity to water sources
D
geographic barriers
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Which of the following regions experienced the greatest impact from deforestation between 1990 and 2010?

A
the Amazon Rainforest of South America
B
the Black Forest of Germany
C
the boreal forest of southern Canada
D
the temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest
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Globally, sea levels have risen by _____ inches over the past 100 years.

A
2
B
3
C
5
D
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