Recall the Application about the harmattan and how it affects the price of cocoa to answer the following question(s).According to this Application, the dry dust wind known as the harmattan has caused ________ of cocoa pods.

A. a decrease in the supply
B. an increase in the supply
C. an increase in the demand
D. a decrease in the demand


Answer: A

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