Intel and Microsoft Have Been Accused in Recent Years of Holding

question 34

Multiple Choice

Intel and Microsoft have been accused in recent years of holding back their next generation computer chips or software until demand is exhausted for the current generation. This is a problem found under the concept of _________.

• A) product wear- out
• B) cultural pollution
• C) product deletion
• D) design washout
• E) planned obsolescence

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Definitions:

Boreal Forest

A vast biome characterized by coniferous forests, significant snowfall, and cold temperatures, occupying the northern stretches of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Nutrient-rich Bottom Water

Deep waters that contain high concentrations of essential nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, typically resulting from the decomposition of organic matter and critical for marine ecosystems.

Ocean's Surface

The interface between the ocean and the atmosphere, playing a critical role in climate regulation, gas exchange, and as a habitat for marine organisms.