An Earthquake, a Submarine Landslide, or an Eruption of an Undersea

question 153

Multiple Choice

An earthquake, a submarine landslide, or an eruption of an undersea volcano is capable of producing a

• A) tsunami.
• B) tidal wave.
• C) slow-moving giant swell.
• D) wave in the open ocean of great height.

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Definitions:

Giffin Good

A type of good for which demand increases as its price increases, contrary to the typical law of demand.

Income Effect

The influence of income adjustments on the demand for goods or services, whether in an individual's finances or within an economy.

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading to consumers replacing more expensive items with less costly alternatives.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as more of a good or service is consumed, the additional satisfaction or utility gained from consuming an additional unit declines.