In 2011, Land-Based Industries in Texas Experienced Record Financial Losses

question 31

Multiple Choice

In 2011, land-based industries in Texas experienced record financial losses as a result of

• A) increased taxes.
• B) a drought.
• C) immigration.
• D) fraud.

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