Rising oil prices during the 1970s shifted flower production from California to Kenya. Which of the following answers explains this shift?
A) Markets are linked to one another.
B) Rising oil prices increased greenhouse heating costs in California making it cheaper to grow flowers in warmer climates.
C) The Kenyan flower industry is partially a result of rising oil prices.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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Rising oil prices increased costs in California, making Kenya's warmer climate more cost-effective for flower production, demonstrating interconnected markets.

Rising Oil Prices During the 1970s Shifted Flower Production from California