The Position That Nature Deserves to Be Protected in Its

question 32

Multiple Choice

The position that nature deserves to be protected in its own right is called

• A) biocentric preservation.
• B) utilitarian conservation.
• C) environmentalism.
• D) global environmentalism.

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Definitions:

Welfare Loss

A decrease in economic efficiency, often measured as a lost benefit or surplus to consumers and producers, usually due to market failure or government intervention.

Natural Monopoly

A market structure where a single company can supply a product or service more efficiently than any potential competitor due to factors like economies of scale.

Government-Owned

Assets, businesses, or entities that are owned and operated by a government rather than by private individuals or companies.

Cable Television

A system of delivering television programming through coaxial cables or fiber-optic cables to consumers, offering a wide range of channels and services.