Compared to People in Simpler Societies, People in Complex Societies

question 11

Multiple Choice

Compared to people in simpler societies, people in complex societies __________.

• A) commonly can give a larger number of general, or life-form, terms for plants and animals
• B) commonly have fewer terms for plants but many for animals
• C) commonly have the same number of general terms for plants, but more terms for specific plants
• D) usually have more names for specific plants, but the same number of general plant terms

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Definitions:

Wage Disparity

The difference in wages between groups of workers, often based on gender, age, or race.

Wage Differentials

The differences in wage rates due to the variations in the skill level, occupation, region, and other factors affecting compensation.

Diminishing Returns

The principle stating that as one factor of production is increased while others are held constant, a point will eventually be reached where additions of the factor yield progressively smaller increases in output.

Value Added

The increase in worth of a product or service as a result of a particular stage of production or as it moves through the supply chain.