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Which of the following is an advantage of pure capitalism

The color contrast between the open ocean and the lagoon between the spit and the mainland. the greater concentration of suspended sediments in the lagoon gives the waters a more turbid appearance. the source of sediment in the lagoon is (are) [(rivers and streams from the mainland) (wind-borne sediment from the spit) (ocean waves washing over the spit) (all of these contribute)].

Meritocracy is the belief that hard work and achievement a: can reduce a persons position in society b: can change a persons position in society for the better c: has little influence on a persons social standing d: can decrease social inequality