Which of the Following Best Describes the "Dust Bowl

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the "Dust Bowl"?

• A)the area covered by volcanic ash around Mt. Pinatubo, 1991
• B)a New Year's Day invitational soccer match in Tripoli, Libya
• C)areas of severe wind erosion on the Great Plains, 1930s
• D)the long drought preceding the Irish potato famine of the 1840s

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full industry adjustment to changes.

Extensive Range

A wide scope or variety of something, covering a broad spectrum.

Constant Returns to Scale

A situation in which increasing the scale of production inputs results in a proportional increase in the output.

Long-run Average Total Cost

The cost per unit of output incurred when all factors of production, including physical capital, are variable.