Fossil Fuels

question 87

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels

• A)are evenly distributed around the world
• B)comprise roughly 50% of current global energy needs
• C)include wind, solar and natural gas
• D)are linked to environmental damage, most notably the emission of greenhouse gases
• E)are a renewable energy source

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Definitions:

Public Beach

A beach area open to the general public, often maintained by a governmental entity, providing access to the shoreline without private ownership restrictions.

Common Resource

A type of good that is non-excludable and rival in consumption, such as public parks or fish in the ocean.

Common Resource

A resource that is available to all, but which can become depleted if overused, such as air, water, or public land.

Marginal Benefit

The added value or utility one experiences by consuming one more unit of a good or service.