Which of the Following Accurately Characterizes Humanity's Current Situation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately characterizes humanity's current situation?

• A)we do not yet have enough information about the natural world to make informed decisions about how to deal with most environmental problems.
• B)we are faced with a plethora of environmental problems that threaten the integrity of many ecosystems-as well as our own well-being and we seem to lack the foresight to acknowledge the longterm costs.
• C)collectively,we are doing a good job dealing with the problems we are creating.
• D)we have acknowledged the major impact that we,as a species,have made to the planet and are taking steps to deal with it.

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Definitions:

Stock

A share in the ownership of a company, representing a claim on the company's assets and earnings.

Bonds

Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental, which are obligated to pay back with interest.

Investment Incentives

Benefits, typically in the form of tax reductions or credits, offered to encourage investment by individuals and corporations.

Loanable Funds

A term referring to all the money available for borrowing in the financial markets, from various sources including savings and investments.