You Change the Oil in Your Car Yourself and Dump

question 133

Multiple Choice

You change the oil in your car yourself and dump the used oil down the sewer drain that ultimately flows into the local river.Oil manufacturers know this is not an isolated occurrence,so should they be concerned?

• A)No,you paid for the oil and you can dispose of it as you like.
• B)No,the oil company will someday add a premium to the price to pay for oil cleanup in the environment.
• C)Yes,this is the type of situation that can get "big oil" a lot of bad press.
• D)Yes,this is an issue of social responsibility because the polluted water affects others in the society at large.
• E)No,this is an issue solely between you and your neighbors.

Differentiate between attainable and unattainable points on the PPF.

Understand the implications of efficient resource use on the PPF.

Explain the concept of opportunity cost and its relationship to the PPF.

Identify factors that can shift or rotate the PPF.

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Definitions:

Hydroelectricity

The production of electricity using the energy generated from flowing or falling water, typically through dams.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Euphotic Zone

The layer of a body of water that is sufficiently lit by sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.

Bathyal Zone

The bathyal zone refers to the oceanic depth range from 200 to 4000 meters below the surface, characterized by limited sunlight and cooler temperatures, inhabiting a unique marine life.