If an Early Frost Destroys Most of the Apple Crop

question 63

Multiple Choice

If an early frost destroys most of the apple crop, the equilibrium price of an apple ________ and the equilibrium quantity ________.

• A) rises; increases
• B) falls; increases
• C) rises; decreases
• D) falls; decreases
• E) does not change; decreases

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Definitions:

Auscultated

The process of listening to the sounds made by the internal organs of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as a part of medical examination.

Carotid Artery

Major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Bruit

Abnormal sound or murmur heard while auscultating an organ, gland, or artery.

Thrill

Continuous palpable sensation like the purring of a cat.