Question

The country best known for the state approach in the 1980s, where the government played a central role in economic decision-making was:

		United States
		Soviet Union
		United Kingdom
		Mexico

The loss of farmland in the developing world is likely a result of which of the following factors?

		a decrease in the use of irrigation
		an increase in urban sprawl
		a decrease in the use of fertilizers
		an increase in biotechnology

Which of the following is a true statement?

		The world population is increasing, and so is food production.
		The world population is increasing, causing a massive food shortage.
		Globalization is responsible for the current crisis in food production.
		Globalization is responsible for a massive food shortage in the world.

Answer 1

1. The correct answer is Option B. The country best known for the state approach in the 1980s, where the government played a central role in economic decision-making was the Soviet Union.

2. The correct answer is Option B. The loss of farmland in the developing world is likely a result of an increase in urban sprawl.

3. The correct answer is Option B. The world population is increasing, causing a massive food shortage.