What Factor Has Been Discovered by Elman Service to Explain

question 36

Multiple Choice

What factor has been discovered by Elman Service to explain bilocal residence?

• A) a drastic loss of population because of infectious disease
• B) population increase due to increased health-care delivery since WWII
• C) an indifference to social change by the married couple
• D) a complete breakdown of social customs so that the married couple can make the choice on its own

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Definitions:

Topsoil

The upper, outermost layer of soil, usually the top 2-8 inches, that has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms.

Humus

The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material by soil microorganisms.

Leaching

The process where water carries soluble substances or small particles through the soil or other permeable material.

Dissolving

The process by which a solid, liquid, or gas forms a solution in a solvent, becoming evenly dispersed at the molecular or ionic level.