Russia still needs to modernize its dilapidated__________ if it is to compete economically against the European Union, North America or East Asia.

a. manufacturing base
b. transportation system
c. housing stock
d. economy
e. agricultural system


a. manufacturing base

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A. percolation B. transpiration C. infiltration D. precipitation E. rain

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The scientific method is characterized as:

a. an orderly process in which theories are proved to be absolutely true. b. an orderly process in which a test simplifies an observation in nature by controlling the conditions in which they are made. c. an orderly process in which theories are verified or rejected. d. a testable speculation or explanation of a theory.

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Economic growth in China has led to extensive air and water pollution because of

A) the lack of government regulations addressing pollution. B) inadequately enforced environmental protection policies. C) the lack of concern from the general public. D) difficulties connecting environmental pollution to disease.

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