Water Is Now the Third Most Valuable Commodity in the World

question 186

Multiple Choice

Water is now the third most valuable commodity in the world, after:

• A) oil and electricity.
• B) diamonds and gold.
• C) corn and wheat.
• D) exchange rates and crop yields.

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Definitions:

Aspirin

A medication used to reduce pain, fever, inflammation, and, at lower doses, to prevent blood clots.

Theophylline Toxicity

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