What led to a spike in world wheat prices in 2010?

A. the Russian invasion of Georgia
B. a heat wave that resulted in the Russian government's decision to ban wheat exports.
C. the Common Wealth of Independent States' (CIS) attempt to corner the wheat market.
D. Russia joining the World Trade Organization.


B. a heat wave that resulted in the Russian government's decision to ban wheat exports.

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