What Spans a Large Geographic Area Such as a State

question 162

Multiple Choice

What spans a large geographic area such as a state, province, or country, similar to the Internet?

• A)Metropolitan area network (MAN)
• B)Local area network (LAN)
• C)Wide area network (WAN)
• D)Secure area network (SAN)

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Definitions:

Inflation-Adjusted Price

The price of goods or services adjusted for the effects of inflation, allowing for the comparison of purchasing power over time.

Government Agricultural Aid

Financial and other forms of support extended by government to the agriculture sector to promote food production and farm income stability.

Countercyclical Payments

Government payments to farmers that increase when market prices are low and decrease when market prices are high, to stabilize farmers' incomes.

Direct Payments

Direct payments are sums of money paid directly from one party to another, bypassing any intermediaries.