The Decline in Farm Population Has Been Caused By

question 61

Multiple Choice

The decline in farm population has been caused by:

• A) the rapid decrease in output per farmer due to technological advances.
• B) decreasing opportunity costs in the nonagricultural economy.
• C) government regulations prohibiting entry into agriculture.
• D) technological advances increasing the supply of farm output.

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Definitions:

Sand

A granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles, typically found on beaches, deserts, and riverbeds.

Sieve Elements

Specialized cells found in the phloem of vascular plants, involved in the transport of sugars and other nutrients from leaves to other parts of the plant.

Companion Cells

Specialized cells found in the phloem of plants that support the function of sieve tube elements.

Translocation

The process by which substances are transported inside a plant or the movement of chromosomes or segments of chromosomes to new positions during cell division.