According to the Davis-Moore Thesis

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the Davis-Moore thesis

• A)complete equality is functional for every society.
• B)the more inequality a society has,the more productive it is.
• C)more important jobs must provide enough rewards to attract the talent necessary to perform them.
• D)meritocracy is less productive than a caste system.

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Definitions:

Mineral Supply

The availability of inorganic substances necessary for various life processes and industrial applications, often extracted from the Earth's crust.

Humus

Organic component of soil formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material, rich in nutrients.

Weathered Rock

Rock that has been altered in physical composition or chemical properties by environmental factors such as water, wind, or temperature changes.

Leaf Litter

The layer of dead leaves and plant material on the ground in forests and wooded areas, important for nutrient cycling and habitat for many organisms.