In the Sahel, Desertification Is Likely to Continue Because of ________

question 69

Multiple Choice

In the Sahel, desertification is likely to continue because of ________.

• A) perennial drought
• B) mistakes of the United Nations
• C) expanding population
• D) decreasing numbers of grazing animals
• E) the presence of the Sahara to the north

Recognize and explain the concepts of decision making and problem-solving strategies.

Appreciate the impact of language on thought processes and cognitive development as proposed by the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

Identify the roles of creativity and flexibility in overcoming functional fixedness and mental set in problem-solving.

Apply knowledge of language development theories to analyze real-world language use and acquisition.

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Definitions:

Unit Costs

The financial outlay for a company to manufacture, warehouse, and dispose of one unit of a specific item or service.

Output

Represents the total amount of goods or services produced by a firm or economy in a specific period.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production a firm can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale in terms of cost per unit.

Long-Run Average Total Cost

The per unit cost of production that includes both fixed and variable costs when all inputs are considered variable in the long run.