Which of the Following Is an Example of an External

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an external benefit?

• A) More people start to ride the bus because they become more public‐spirited and, as a result, air pollution is reduced.
• B) Firms are able to reduce their costs of production by using a more efficient technology.
• C) The federal government spends a million dollars on improving national parks.
• D) A firm has just gotten permission to open a landfill on property that is adjacent to your home.

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Definitions:

Sensory Processing

The way the nervous system interprets messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses.

Encephalitis

An inflammation of the brain, often caused by an infection, that can result in neurological symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

Microorganisms

Microorganisms, also known as microbes, are microscopic entities, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that can have various roles in ecology, medicine, and technology.

Blood Supply

Refers to the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs throughout the body via the circulatory system.