Which of the Following Is Not One of the Factors

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the factors that gave Britain a head start on the Industrial Revolution?

• A) It recovered from the plague more quickly than the rest of Europe.
• B) It had the largest merchant marine.
• C) It was highly commercial, and many people were involved in production and trade.
• D) It enjoyed a high standard of living and a fluid society.
• E) It was the world's leading exporter of tools, guns, hardware, and crafts.

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and quality, making bones fragile and more likely to fracture.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension.

Bone-mineral Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (mainly calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, indicating bone strength and risk for osteoporosis.

Standard Deviations

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values from the mean.