The Countries of the Former Soviet Union Began to Industrialize

question 76

Multiple Choice

The countries of the former Soviet Union began to industrialize in the late twentieth century.Since then,their standard of living has:

• A) increased dramatically
• B) increased somewhat
• C) decreased
• D) stayed the same
• E) become equal to that of the United States

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Definitions:

Improved Standards

Enhancements or upgrades to guidelines, practices, or benchmarks that elevate the quality and efficiency of processes, products, or systems.

Technology

Technology encompasses the collection of tools, machines, modifications, arrangements, and procedures used by humans to solve problems, perform tasks and achieve specific objectives.

Energy Input

The amount of energy required to produce a given level of output or to perform a specific task.

Replacement Rate

The total fertility rate necessary to offset deaths in a country and thereby keep the size of its population constant (without relying on immigration). For most countries, a total fertility rate of about 2.1 births per woman per lifetime.