Mechanization of Agriculture Has

question 47

Multiple Choice

Mechanization of agriculture has:

• A) eliminated millions of agricultural jobs
• B) been due to relative price changes
• C) results in larger farms
• D) all of the other answers

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Definitions:

Scent Marks

Chemical substances secreted by animals used for communication and territorial marking among conspecifics and deterrents against predators or rivals.

Mate Guarding Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals exhibit behaviors aimed at reducing the risk of mates mating with other potential mates to ensure paternity or maternity.

Mate Guarding Hypothesis

The theory that males guard their mates to ensure paternity certainty by preventing access by rival males.

Territories

Specific areas that are defended by animals against intruders, primarily for access to resources like food or mates.