The Fact That the Earth Does Not Go Up in Flames

question 88

Multiple Choice

The fact that the earth does not go up in flames in spite of the richness of oxygen in our environment is related to which of the following concepts?

• A) the activation energy needed to break bonds.
• B) the fact that reactants always have less energy than products.
• C) the first law of thermodynmics.
• D) the second law of thermodynamics.
• E) the abundance of water in our atmosphere which inhibits combustion.

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Definitions:

Autarky

An economic system characterized by self-sufficiency, where a region or country aims to produce all it needs without engaging in international trade.

Trade

The exchange of goods or services between parties, which can be within an economy or between economies, allowing for the specialization and efficiency gains.

Volume of Trade

The total quantity of shares or contracts traded for a specific security or market during a specified period.

Import

The act of bringing goods or services into one country from another country for sale or use.