Assume the Mid-Continental Rift Were to Reactivate and Divergence Were

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Essay

Assume the Mid-Continental Rift were to reactivate and divergence were to occur.What sequence of events would unfold as rifting began and what would eventually happen to the landmass?

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Definitions:

Long-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a period long enough for firms to enter or exit the market.

Prices of Resources

The costs associated with acquiring the inputs needed for production, such as labor, raw materials, and capital.

Economic Profits

The variance between gross income and total costs, considering both explicit and implicit expenses.

Long-Run Market Adjustments

Changes that firms or entire industries undergo over an extended period in response to shifts in demand, technology, and competitive landscapes.