Which Example Illustrates a Negative Externality

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which example illustrates a negative externality?

• A)high prices for necessities such as drinking water in the aftermath of a natural disaster
• B)the risks to nonsmokers from second-hand smoke
• C)the increased risk of a traffic accident to an individual who uses a cell phone while driving
• D)unemployment in the steel industry caused by low prices of imported (external)steel

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Definitions:

Glomerular Membrane

A semi-permeable membrane in the kidney's glomeruli that filters blood to form urine.

Bacterial Toxins

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Low Blood Pressure

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Loop Of Henle

A U-shaped section of the nephron in the kidney that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine and conserving water.