Technological Improvements in the U.S. Economy Have

question 264

Multiple Choice

Technological improvements in the U.S. economy have

• A) reduced the costs of production for U.S. companies.
• B) increased production levels in the United States.
• C) shifted the U.S. production possibilities frontier to the right.
• D) resulted in all of these.

Compare and contrast the effects and uses of inorganic and organic fertilizers.

Explain the limitations of certain soil compositions on plant growth.

Describe the unique soil horizon preferences and activities of different soil organisms.

Understand the composition of rich agricultural soils.

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