For Many of the Countries That Made Up the Soviet

question 43

Multiple Choice

For many of the countries that made up the Soviet Union, the period immediately following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990 found these countries experiencing:

• A)rapid economic growth.
• B)severe deflation.
• C)rapid development of financial intermediaries.
• D)extremely high rates of inflation.

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Definitions:

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The species name for modern humans, characterized by a capacity for language, complex problem-solving skills, and social organization.

Teleost

A large group of fish characterized by a movable jaw and a bony skeleton, with over half of all known fish species classified as teleosts.

Shark

A group of elasmobranch fish characterized by their cartilaginous skeletons, five to seven gill slits on the sides of the head, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head.

Tuna

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