Which of the Following Was the Most Lucrative Source of Wealth

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the most lucrative source of wealth for European planters in the Americas in the seventeenth century?

• A) rice
• B) corn
• C)spices
• D) sugar

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Definitions:

Extracellular Cation

Positively charged ions found outside cells, playing critical roles in fluid balance, muscle contraction, and neural activity.

Extracellular Anion

A negatively charged ion located outside the cell in the extracellular fluid, which helps maintain the cell's electrochemical gradient and osmotic pressure.

Sweat Production

The process by which the sweat glands produce sweat, a fluid consisting of water, salts, and other substances, to cool the body down.

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that play critical roles in fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.