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Jramos095

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What has been the consequence of growing corn for use in the production of ethanol to alleviate dependence on oil?
 
  a. The price of corn nearly tripled.
  b. Americans have saved a significant amount of money due to cheaper gas.
  c. The production of fuel for automobiles has become more energy efficient.
  d. All of these are consequences of growing corn to produce ethanol.

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Which of the following statements about rural peasants of many countries is true?
 
  a. They rely completely on their markets for everything they need.
  b. They grow most of their food using family labor rather than wage labor.
  c. They work full-time to produce goods to sell.
  d. They shop in their equivalent of our department stores.


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Kimmy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

b


Jramos095

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Wow, this really help

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