An Example of a Negative Externality Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

An example of a negative externality is

• A)a chemical factory producing fertilizers that kills plants, rather than help them as advertised.
• B)a chemical factory that conducts research into the safe disposal if chemicals.
• C)a chemical factory dumping waste in a river upstream from a popular fishing spot.
• D)a chemical factory producing fertilizers that do not, in fact, help plants grow.
• E)a chemical factory that enters a town and bids up wages, and, therefore, increases the cost of other firms.

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Definitions:

Friction Surfaces

Areas where two materials come into contact and movement between them is resisted by friction, important in braking systems and clutches.

Governor

A device used to regulate the speed of machinery by automatically adjusting the supply of fuel, steam, or other power source.

Brake Chambers

Components in air brake systems, primarily in heavy vehicles, where pressurized air is converted into mechanical force to apply the brakes.