Which of the Following Is an Example of a Sustaining

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a sustaining technology?

• A) Porsche's faster car
• B) Intel's low-end microprocessor
• C) Sony's transistor-based consumer electronics (transistor radio)
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Time Zones

Regions of the globe that have been divided into standardized time areas, each typically one hour apart, to facilitate uniform time-keeping.

Newlands Reclamation Act

A 1902 U.S. law that funded irrigation projects for the arid lands of 20 states in the American West, promoting agriculture and settlement.

Irrigation Projects

Large-scale engineering efforts undertaken to transport water to agricultural areas where natural rainfall is insufficient to support crops, significantly altering landscapes and agricultural production.

Railroads

Rail transport systems consisting of tracks, trains, and facilities for the movement of passengers and goods. They were crucial in the industrialization and economic development of many countries.