Which Statement Is an Example of a Practical Constraint on Trade

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is an example of a practical constraint on trade?

• A) Production possibilities curves exhibit increasing returns.
• B) Transportation and communication costs occur with every trade.
• C) Workers in every industry in the trading countries will benefit from trade.
• D) Small countries may not have any absolute advantages in producing goods.

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Definitions:

Sclerenchyma

In plants, simple tissue composed of cells that die when mature; their tough walls structurally support plant parts. Includes fibers, sclereids.

Ground Tissue

A plant tissue system that makes up the bulk of most plants, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and support; includes parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma cells.

Plant Body

The physical structure of a plant, including roots, stems, leaves, and reproductive structures, which function together in growth, reproduction, and survival.

Tuber

A swollen, fleshy, underground stem or root serving as a storage organ for nutrients, exemplified by potatoes.