The World's Average Temperature Was ________ Warmer at the End

question 69

Multiple Choice

The world's average temperature was ________ warmer at the end of the twentieth century than at its beginning.

• A) 0.05
• B) 2.0
• C) 1.5
• D) 0.6

---

Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, characterized by a reduction in the per-unit cost as production increases.

Industrial Regulation

Laws and regulations that control how businesses can operate in certain industries to protect public safety, health, and the environment.

Economic Reason

Economic reason involves the rationale or logical basis behind economic decisions, focusing on the optimization of resource use to achieve specific monetary or utility outcomes.

Foreign Competition

The presence and influence of international companies in domestic markets, challenging local businesses.