It Was Not Until the Late 1960's That Land Use

question 3

Multiple Choice

It was not until the late 1960's that land use controls moved to the forefront of public interest, as the belief that the environment was an endless and costless resource was replaced with the notion that the world was a closed system with limited space, air, water, and other resources. Environmentalists coined which of the following terms to refer to this new point of view?

• A) Smart growth
• B) The Silent Spring
• C) Spaceship earth
• D) Urban sprawl

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure featuring many competitors selling differentiated products, allowing for some degree of market power and price control by each competitor.

Holiday Shopping Season

The period between late November and early January where retail sales tend to increase significantly due to holiday-related shopping.

Online Retailers

Companies that operate on the internet and sell goods or services directly to consumers, without a physical storefront.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of firms selling identical products, making it easy for entry and exit, and ensuring no single firm can influence market prices.