When We Use the Word "Collapse" in Describing What Happened

question 71

Multiple Choice

When we use the word "collapse" in describing what happened to ancient civilization, we mean:

• A) complete destruction of a political entity
• B) political fragmentation of a large entity into smaller ones
• C) almost always military defeat at the hands of invading Europeans
• D) destruction of a society because of overpopulation

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Definitions:

Risk-Free Rate of Return

The theoretical rate of return of an investment with zero risk, often represented by the yield on government bonds.

Hyperpolarization

Increase in the charge difference across the plasma membrane; causes the charge difference to move away from 0 mV.

Hypopolarization

Change in the electric charge difference across the plasma membrane that causes the charge difference to be smaller or move closer to 0 mV.

Extracellular

Located or occurring outside a cell or cells.