Historical and Comparative Methods Seek to Answer Questions About Economic

question 39

Multiple Choice

Historical and comparative methods seek to answer questions about economic development,stratification,and other social processes by ______.

• A)balancing research method and design
• B)providing clear answers based on observational science
• C)research conducted with experimental groups
• D)drawing comparisons between other times and places

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Definitions:

Aquatic Ecosystem

A water-based environment, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands, where plants and animals interact with the physical and chemical features.

Sewage, Sludge

The semi-solid by-product of the sewage treatment process, often treated and disposed of or sometimes used as a fertilizer after undergoing further processing.

Deep-Water Ocean

Areas of the ocean that are located far from land, typically at depths greater than 200 meters, characterized by cold temperatures and high pressure.

Oil Pollution

The release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment, particularly the marine ecosystem, due to human activity, leading to environmental damage.