In the Modern World System, Peripheral Nations

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the modern world system, peripheral nations:

• A) are industrialized former colonial powers.
• B) tend to draw resources from less developed regions and convert them into manufactured goods.
• C) serve primarily as sources of raw materials, agricultural products, and cheap labor.
• D) typically control the most lucrative economic processes.
• E) are characterized by having a high standard of living.

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Definitions:

Lubricant

A substance applied to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact, which can also refer to products used to facilitate various medical or personal procedures.

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Mass Colonic Peristalsis

The coordinated contraction and relaxation of colon muscles that moves content through the colon.

Defecate

The natural process of expelling feces from the body's rectum and anus as part of the digestive system's waste elimination.