-The Data in Table 22-3 Indicate That the United States

question 57

Multiple Choice

 

-The data in Table 22-3 indicate that the United States has

• A)an absolute advantage in both goods, and a comparative advantage in cotton.
• B)an absolute advantage in both goods, and a comparative advantage in wheat.
• C)only a comparative advantage in wheat.
• D)only a comparative advantage in cotton.

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Definitions:

Toxic Pollutants

Substances that can cause harm to the environment and living organisms, including humans, due to their toxic properties.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies, such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, by harmful substances, degrading water quality and harming aquatic ecosystems.

Ocean Dumping

refers to the disposal of waste materials into the ocean, including pollutants like plastics, industrial waste, and radioactive materials, which can severely affect marine life and ecosystems.

Sewage Sludge

A semi-solid byproduct from the treatment processes of municipal wastewater, containing both nutrients and contaminants and is often repurposed as fertilizer.