Research examining the link between crime and climate has found that ____ are more common in hot regions than in cool regions.
A)both violent crimes and nonviolent crimes
B)only violent crimes
C)only nonviolent crimes
D)neither violent crimes nor nonviolent crimes

Question

Research examining the link between crime and climate has found that ____ are more common in hot regions than in cool regions. ​
A)both violent crimes and nonviolent crimes ​
B)only violent crimes
C)only nonviolent crimes
D)neither violent crimes nor nonviolent crimes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that violent crimes tend to increase with rising temperatures, suggesting a link between heat and aggression. Nonviolent crimes do not show the same clear pattern with temperature.

Research Examining the Link Between Crime and Climate Has Found