In which of the following regions has there been little change in per capita food production in half a century?

A) South Asia
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) East Asia
D) Western Europe
E) North America


Answer: B

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A) ?outgassing B) ?fissure C) ?fusion D) ?condensation

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