The Ability of the Wind to Move Materials

question 97

Multiple Choice

The ability of the wind to move materials

• A)exceeds that of other transporting agents,such as water and ice.
• B)is small compared to other transporting agents,such as water and ice.
• C)is greater than that of water because of the higher density of air compared to water.
• D)increases with decreased wind speed.
• E)is greater than ice,but less than water.

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Definitions:

MUx/MUy

Represents the marginal utility of good x relative to the marginal utility of good y, often used in consumer choice theory to analyze optimum consumption points.

TUx/Px

An economic expression evaluating the marginal rate of substitution, which measures how much of one good a consumer is willing to give up for another good, maintaining a constant level of utility.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or advantage gained from using another unit of a product or service.

Utility

A measure of satisfaction or pleasure that a consumer obtains from consuming goods and services.