The Town of Smallhaven Is on a Small Island Connected

question 164

Multiple Choice

The town of Smallhaven is on a small island connected to Large City by a single bridge. Most of the residents of Smallhaven work in Large City. As a result, the bridge becomes very congested for two hours each day at the typical morning and evening commute times. Which of the following policies considered by the mayor of Smallhaven would likely be most efficient in alleviating the congestion?

• A)A fixed toll for the bridge payable by every vehicle crossing the bridge at all days and times.
• B)A variable toll for the bridge payable only by vehicles crossing the bridge during the congested commute times.
• C)Any vehicle crossing the bridge at any time must have a sticker paid for with a one-time fee of $25.
• D)A press conference in which the mayor requests that people try to cross the bridge earlier or later than the typical commute times.

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Definitions:

Slope Failure

A sudden movement of soil, rock, or debris down a slope due to gravity, often triggered by factors like water saturation or earthquakes.

Permafrost

Permanently frozen ground that occurs in high latitude or high elevation regions on Earth.

Weathering

The process by which rocks are broken down or chemically altered by external conditions on the Earth’s surface, including factors like wind, rain, and temperature changes.

Rotational Slide

A type of landslide that occurs along a curved surface, causing the land mass to rotate outward from the slope.