When Two Countries Specialize and Trade with One Another

question 51

Multiple Choice

When two countries specialize and trade with one another:

• A)total production remains unchanged,but consumption rises.
• B)total production increases,but only if comparative advantage exists.
• C)total production may increase,depending on trade relations.
• D)total production and consumption remain unchanged.

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process of combining male (sperm) and female (ovum) gametes to form a zygote, initiating embryonic development in sexually reproducing organisms.

Sporogenesis

The process of spore formation, especially in fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites, some of which can cause diseases.

Asexually

Reproduction without the combination of genetic material from two different parents, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.