A Primary Reason for Present and Future Shortages of Natural

question 34

Multiple Choice

A primary reason for present and future shortages of natural resources is that

• A) richer nations are hoarding national resources.
• B) poorer nations are consuming most of their national resources.
• C) the economic market can more easily adjust prices when shortages exist.
• D) natural resources are finite.

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