In the Long Run,a Year-Long Drought That Destroys Most of the Summer's

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the long run,a year-long drought that destroys most of the summer's wheat crops causes:

• A)permanently higher prices.
• B)permanently lower output.
• C)permanently lower prices.
• D)None of these is true.

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Definitions:

Toxemia

A medical condition in pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and protein in the urine.

Pre-Eclampsia

A health complication in pregnant individuals, featuring heightened blood pressure and symptoms showing organ system damage, especially in the liver and kidneys.

High Blood Pressure

A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, often leading to health problems such as heart disease.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed between the 1940s and 1971 to prevent pregnancy complications, later found to cause cancer and other significant health issues.