Refer to Figure 2. Consider the following movements: -from point Vto point W -from point Wto point Y -from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to both plastic production and food production? 1) c only 2) b and c only 3) a, b, and c Plastic products 4) b only

Refer to Figure 2. Consider the following movements: -from point Vto point W -from point Wto point Y -from point Y to point Z Which of the movements listed above represents advancements in technology with respect to both plastic production and food production? 1) c only 2) b and c only 3) a, b, and c Plastic products 4) b only

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