Scenario 17.1 the Data in the Table Tell Us That Both the Both

question 70

Multiple Choice

Scenario 17.1
The data in the table tell us that both the United States and Mexico produce wheat and beef. The United States can make 6 bushels of wheat or 1 pound of beef in a day. Mexico can make 2 bushels of wheat or 4 pounds of beef in a day.

-In the table in Scenario 17.1, the United States has an absolute advantage in

• A) beef and an absolute disadvantage in wheat.
• B) wheat only.
• C) both wheat and beef.
• D) neither wheat nor beef.
• E) beef only.

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Definitions:

Alveolar Capillary Membrane

The thin layer of tissue in the lungs where gas exchange between air and blood takes place.

Gases Exchange

The biological process through which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is expelled, primarily occurring in the lungs.

Diffusion

The passive movement of molecules or particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute.