Which of the Following Was a Major Factor Contributing to Urbanization

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major factor contributing to urbanization in America in the early 1900s?

• A) a decrease in the power of political parties
• B) a massive federal and state road-building program
• C) an increase in taxes in rural areas
• D) an increase in the need for agricultural workers
• E) the arrival of industrialization

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.

Mechanoreceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for sensing mechanical pressure or distortion, playing a crucial role in touch and sound perception.

Lower Motor Neurons

Neurons located in the spinal cord or brainstem that innervate skeletal muscles, responsible for movement and muscle tone.