Every Spring, Motorists Do More Driving Than During the Winter

question 507

Multiple Choice

Every spring, motorists do more driving than during the winter months. Every spring, the price of gasoline increases and the motorists buy more gasoline. This experience suggests that the

• A) "law of supply" does not always hold for necessities like gasoline.
• B) "law of demand" does not always hold for necessities like gasoline.
• C) laws of supply and demand are both contradicted for gasoline, though only during the spring driving season.
• D) None of the above answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cardiopulmonary Disease

A broad category of diseases affecting the heart and lungs, impacting the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Modifiable Risk Factors

Aspects of one's health or lifestyle that can be changed to improve health outcomes or reduce disease risk.

Hyperventilate

Breathing more rapidly or deeply than normal, leading to excessive expulsion of carbon dioxide, which can cause dizziness or a feeling of light-headedness.

Increased Metabolic Demands

The body's need for more energy due to physical activity, growth, stress, or illness, requiring a higher intake of nutrients.