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Which of the following best describes the concept of monopoly in the context of knowledge or plants?
Which of the following best describes the concept of monopoly in the context of knowledge or plants?
- When an individual or institution shares control over a specific knowledge or plant
- When an individual or institution has complete control over a specific knowledge or plant (correct)
- When an individual or institution has partial control over a specific knowledge or plant
- When an individual or institution has no control over a specific knowledge or plant
What is the main reason why people may find it unacceptable for someone to have monopoly over traditional knowledge?
What is the main reason why people may find it unacceptable for someone to have monopoly over traditional knowledge?
- They want to profit from the knowledge
- They believe they have the right to use the knowledge without paying for it (correct)
- They want to have control over the knowledge themselves
- They think the knowledge should be kept secret
What is the primary reason why a farmer may not have spare produce to sell in the market?
What is the primary reason why a farmer may not have spare produce to sell in the market?
- They are not skilled enough to produce surplus
- They only produce enough to feed themselves and their family (correct)
- They don't have access to a market
- They prefer to keep all the produce for themselves
What farming practice often involves the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as well as farm machinery?
What farming practice often involves the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides as well as farm machinery?
What do archaeobotanists study?
What do archaeobotanists study?