____ in 2007 Caused a Number of Organizations to Bring

question 23

Multiple Choice

____ in 2007 caused a number of organizations to bring some production facilities closer to key consumer markets.

• A)Deteriorating worldwide economic conditions
• B)Record high transportation costs
• C)Dramatically higher labor costs in lesser developed countries
• D)Record high inventory costs

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Definitions:

Chloroplasts

Organelles found in plant and algal cells that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Guard Cells

Specialized cells in the epidermis of leaves, stems, and other organs that regulate gas exchange and water loss by opening and closing stomata.

Stoma

A tiny opening or pore, found in the epidermis of leaves and stems, that is used for gas exchange.

Parenchyma

A type of plant tissue composed of living cells, often the most abundant type of cell in plants, involved in photosynthesis, storage, and regenerative processes.