The word year is also used for periods loosely associated with, but not identical to, the calendar or astronomical year, such as the seasonal year, the fiscal year, the academic year, etc. Similarly, year can mean the orbital period of any planet; for example, a Martian year and a Venusian year are examples of the time a planet takes to transit one complete orbit. The term can also be used in reference to any long period or cycle, such as the Great Year.[2]
As far as I remember the answer is: Over long periods of time, tectonic forces can cause rocks to fold because of <span>B. Shear Stress.</span>
The correct answer is <span>that faster
and cheaper production of cloth raised the demand for cotton plants,
which increased the need for enslaved workers on Southern plantations. Since you could manufacture more that meant that you also needed more resources and more workers. This led to more and more slaves being bought and the cotton plant owners earning huge sums of money.</span>
Answer: A higher dependency ratio is likely to reduce productivity growth. A growth in the non-productive population will diminish productive capacity and could lead to a lower long-run trend rate of economic growth.