Refer to the above figure. How do you describe what is happening as the economy moves from point A to point C?
A. Resources are becoming unemployed.
B. Land that was once used to graze sheep is now being used to grow wheat.
C. The economy has acquired new resources that are well suited for producing bread.
D. The technology for growing wheat has improved.
Answer: A
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