When a Highly Valued Resource Cannot Be Easily Traded, as Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a highly valued resource cannot be easily traded, as is often true with water flowing in a river, then

• A) it will not be hoarded by the rich, but will be available to all on an equal basis.
• B) we can expect shortages from time to time, and conflicts over access to its use.
• C) its price will be low as a result.
• D) markets in the resource will clear more easily, without greed and profit to get in the way.

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Definitions:

Lordosis

A condition characterized by an excessive inward curvature of the spine, typically in the lower back.

Articular Facets

Smooth, flat areas on the ends of bones that form joints, allowing bones to glide over each other with minimal friction.

Transverse Processes

Projections from the side of a vertebra that serve as points of attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Superior Articular

Superior articular refers to the upper joint surface of a bone that articulates with another bone to form a joint, facilitating movement.