How Extensively Does the United States Use Quotas

question 151

Multiple Choice

How extensively does the United States use quotas?

• A)Very little; there are few quotas on imports.
• B)Selectively; there are more quotas than most people realize.
• C)Widely; quotas are extensive and cover a wide range of goods.
• D)Widely; although the United States prefers to use tariffs, which cover a wide range of goods.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

The pharynx is a muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Ossicles

Small bones, especially those in the middle ear that include the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations.

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Taste Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the taste buds that detect and transmit taste signals to the brain.