The Best Description of a Sustainable System Component Is ______________

question 7

Multiple Choice

The best description of a sustainable system component is ______________

• A) one which is in balance with the system as a whole
• B) one in which all species have rapidly increasing populations
• C) a component that requires increasing amounts of materials from surrounding components
• D) one which can appropriate increasing amounts of energy from other components
• E) a component that does not need to interact with other components

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Definitions:

Sub-Prime Borrowers

Individuals or entities with low credit ratings, indicating a higher risk of default to lenders.

Default Rates

The percentage of borrowers who fail to repay their loans or meet their debt obligations on time, often used as a measure of credit risk.

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

Home loans with interest rates that can change over time based on market conditions.

Sub-Prime Borrowers

Individuals who have poor credit histories and are considered high risk for defaulting on loan payments, often facing higher interest rates.