Environmental Quality Is Considered to Be a Public Good

question 48

Multiple Choice

Environmental quality is considered to be a public good.This means that:

• A)society places a higher value on private goods and services.
• B)everyone enjoys a cleaner environment regardless of who pays for it.
• C)ultimately it is the public that pays for environmental clean-up.
• D)businesses have a responsibility to minimize their environmental pollution.

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Definitions:

Foreign Substances

Materials or particles that are not naturally part of the body and can provoke an immune response when introduced.

Microorganisms

Tiny living organisms, often microscopic in size, that include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists.

Harmful Chemicals

Substances that can cause adverse health effects or environmental damage upon exposure.

Antibodies Produced

Refers to the process by which the immune system creates antibodies, which are proteins designed to recognize and neutralize specific antigens, such as viruses and bacteria.