Which of the following is an example of a time delay?
A) A fox eats a rabbit.
B) A smoker develops lung cancer.
C) A largemouth bass eats a salmon fry.
D) Higher altitude causes oxygen deficiency.

Question

Which of the following is an example of a time delay? 
A) A fox eats a rabbit. 
B) A smoker develops lung cancer. 
C) A largemouth bass eats a salmon fry. 
D) Higher altitude causes oxygen deficiency.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A time delay involves a time gap between an action and its consequences. In the case of a smoker developing lung cancer, there is a time delay between the smoking behavior and the onset of cancer. The other options do not involve a significant time delay in the cause-and-effect relationship.

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