One Means of Increasing the Amount of Calories Available for Human

question 17

Multiple Choice

One means of increasing the amount of calories available for human consumption would be to

• A) use the world's grain crops to raise more herbivorous livestock.
• B) encourage people to simplify their diets by selecting foods from the bottom of the food web.
• C) use environmentally safe pesticides to eliminate the insects that compete for our food.
• D) prohibit the commercial marketing of secondary and tertiary consumers.

Identify and describe movements and organizations working for social justice.

Analyze the relationship between descent groups and societal structures.

Comprehend the impact of gender and lineage on social authority and structure.

Recognize the historical context and evidence of slavery and social stratification.

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Definitions:

Rich Benefits

Substantial or generous advantages or profits gained from a particular situation, occupation, or activity.

Practices and Policies

Established methods of action and formal guidelines within organizations or societies.

Modernization Theory

A social science theory that posits the transition from traditional to modern societies involves systematic development in areas like industry, technology, and governance.

Dependency Theory

A theoretical perspective that suggests economic development of countries is linked to their dependence on more developed nations, often describing how resources flow from a periphery of poor and underdeveloped states to a core of wealthy states.