Which of the Following Resulted from Industrialization in the Decades

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resulted from industrialization in the decades after the Civil War?

• A) A shortage of agricultural products
• B) Slowing immigration
• C) A higher standard of living
• D) Rapid price inflation

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Definitions:

Chlorofluorocarbon

A compound made of chlorine, fluorine, and carbon, used in refrigeration and aerosols, which contributes to ozone layer depletion.

Atmospheric Gases

Gases found in the Earth's atmosphere, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and trace gases, which are essential for life and influence the planet's climate.

Nitrogen-poor Crops

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Leaching

The process by which soluble materials are washed out from soil or wastes, often leading to contamination of waterways.