Which of the Following Statements Correctly Characterizes Changes in Farming

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly characterizes changes in farming and agriculture land during the period between 1870 and 1900?

• A) The number of farms rose, but the number of acres under cultivation fell.
• B) The number of farms fell, but the number of acres under cultivation rose.
• C) The number of farms, as well as the number of acres under cultivation rose.
• D) The number of farms, as well as the number of acres under cultivation fell.

Analyze the factors affecting infant mortality rates in industrialized nations.

Understand the role of technological change in society and its impact on social change.

Understand the characteristics of perfectly competitive markets.

Identify the relationship between market demand and individual firm's profits in a perfectly competitive market.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to act based on internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or the pleasure of doing something.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Drive Theory

A psychological theory that posits that behavior is motivated by the desire to meet basic physiological needs.

Incentive Theory

A theory in psychology that describes motivation as being driven by an organism’s desire to pursue rewards and avoid punishments.