The value added to raw materials in the secondary and tertiary sectors quickly surpasses the value of the original raw materials, whether the raw materials are mineral or agricultural
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: TRUE
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What best describes the natural growth rate in contemporary Europe?
A) fast growth in large nations such as Germany but slow growth in most smaller nations B) extensive population decline in every country C) there is a lack of natural growth as death rates exceed birth rates D) an extremely high rate of growth E) a moderate rate of growth
Even though many Europeans emigrated during its demographic transition, many European countries now
A) encourage new immigration, especially from their former colonies. B) are open-minded and welcoming of Muslims. C) discourage immigration, even from their former colonies. D) have developed easier methods for existing immigrants to achieve citizenship.
The program Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) ________
A) seeks to reduce the 30% of global carbon emissions caused by primary forests B) gives wealthy nations carbon-offsets if they pay poorer nations to conserve forests C) supports research to develop trees which permanently sequester carbon D) combats unsustainable forestry practices through controlled burning programs E) was passed unanimously by the Copenhagen Conference (2010 ) on global climate change
In the graph of precipitation and temperature, temperate forest biomes would fall in the area marked by the letter:
A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E