Erin Brockovich, a Movie That Features Julia Roberts, Examines a True-Life

question 63

Multiple Choice

Erin Brockovich, a movie that features Julia Roberts, examines a true-life event that revolved around environmental pollution in a working-class community by a major utility corporation that was apparently unconcerned about the long-term effects of the pollution on community residents. This movie illustrates which sociological concept?

• A) environmental racism
• B) environmental justice
• C) demographic transition
• D) demographic intransigence

Recognize the role of microorganisms in disease causation and their impact on human health.

Describe the metabolic capabilities of different microorganisms and their roles in the ecosystem.

Identify the mechanisms by which microorganisms adapt to extreme environments.

Understand the principles of microbial biotechnology and its applications in agriculture and medicine.

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Definitions:

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest amount of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale regarding cost per unit.

Natural Monopoly

A type of monopoly that exists due to the high fixed or start-up costs of operating a business in a specific industry, making it inefficient for new firms to enter.

Limited Market

A market with restrictions on the scope of products or services that can be sold or on who can participate as buyers or sellers.

Pure Monopolists

Firms that are the sole provider of a product or service with no close substitutes, granting them significant control over market price.