Which of the Following Illustrates a Negative Feedback Loop

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a negative feedback loop?

• A) melting polar ice
• B) exponential population growth
• C) a thermostat maintaining a certain temperature in your house
• D) the greenhouse effect
• E) vegetation removed from a stream valley

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Definitions:

Two-Product Case

A scenario in economic analysis focusing on the effects of changes in production levels, costs, and demand for two products simultaneously.

Change in Income

A variation in an individual's or household's earnings over a specific time frame.

Utility-Maximizing Rule

An economic principle that guides consumers to allocate their income in a way that maximizes their overall satisfaction.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in relative prices, leading consumers to substitute more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.