In the Late Nineteenth Century,which of the Following Was NOT

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the late nineteenth century,which of the following was NOT a major western industry that relied on the East for markets and capital?

• A) mining
• B) fur trading
• C) ranching
• D) commercial farming
• E) timbering

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Definitions:

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Deep Disposal

The process of disposing waste materials deep underground in specially engineered facilities to prevent contamination of the surface environment or water supplies.

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