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Dependent causes/ Independent causes.I. The rate of sexual violence in South Africa is the highest in the world. II. South Africa has the highest level of social isolation in the world.

Correct answer: D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.

  • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
  • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
  • C. Both statements I and II are independent causes.
  • D. Both statements I and II are the effects of independent causes.

Explanation

Both statements I and II describe outcomes that are the result of separate, independent factors. The high rate of sexual violence and the high level of social isolation in South Africa may be influenced by different sociopolitical, cultural, or economic factors, but the statements themselves do not establish a causal relationship between each other. Therefore, they are better understood as effects of independent causes rather than one causing the other.

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