Which Statement About the Columbian Exchange Is FALSE

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the Columbian Exchange is FALSE?

• A) Cows and horses were introduced into the Western hemisphere.
• B) Potatoes and corn were introduced into Europe from the Americas.
• C) Potatoes and corn were introduced into the Americas from Europe.
• D) Smallpox arrived in the Americas from Europe.
• E) Gunpowder and guns were introduced into the Americas from Europe.

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

Monopolistic competition describes a market structure where numerous firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for competition based on quality, brand, and price.

Long-Run Equilibrium

A state in a market where all factors of production and costs are variable, leading to no economic profit for firms in perfect competition.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many firms offering products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.

Average Total Cost

Total cost divided by quantity of output produced. Also referred to as average cost.