In the Context of Economic Development Over the Last 30

question 227

Multiple Choice

In the context of economic development over the last 30 years,regional inequality across the globe

• A) has declined with increased globalization.
• B) has increased with increasing globalization.
• C) has not worsened in countries like the United States and Scandinavia.
• D) is not evident in peripheral countries.
• E) is not evident in core countries.

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Definitions:

Humus

The natural portion of earth's crust, created through the breakdown of plant matter and leaves by microorganisms found in the soil.

Desert

A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs, leading to harsh living conditions for plant and animal life.

Leaching

The process by which water dissolves and carries away nutrients or contaminants from soils or other materials.

Soluble Soil Components

Elements or compounds in soil that are capable of being dissolved in water, affecting nutrient availability, soil structure, and plant growth.