Which of These Trends Is Associated with the Increasing Commercialization

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these trends is associated with the increasing commercialization of agriculture?

• A) A smaller proportion of society is involved in food production.
• B) People are choosing to eat more locally produced foods.
• C) Technology is being used to grow a wider variety of crops on a single field.
• D) More food production is controlled by family-run operations.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of nerves in the brainstem involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Sleeping

The natural resting state in which the body is not active, the mind is unconscious, and the body can repair and rejuvenate itself.

Cerebellum

A region at the back of the brain that plays a key role in motor control, coordination, precision, and timing of movements.

Medulla

The base of the brainstem, controlling vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.