A Hallmark of Economic Restructuring in the Late 20th Century

question 36

Multiple Choice

A hallmark of economic restructuring in the late 20th century is the:

• A)Intensification of industries in regional cores
• B)Reduction of employment in labor-intensive industries
• C)Relocation of resource extraction to coastal regions
• D)Movement of labor-intensive manufacturing to peripheral regions
• E)Concentration of labor-intensive heavy industries to foreign countries

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a central role in controlling hunger, thirst, sleep, body temperature, and other autonomic nervous system functions.

Leptin

A hormone that plays a key role in appetite and metabolism.

Appetite

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Metabolism

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, involving the conversion of food into energy.