Doomsday Forecasts About Running Out of Natural Resources, with Dire

question 31

Multiple Choice

Doomsday forecasts about running out of natural resources, with dire consequences,

• A) have occurred at least as far back in time as the 16th century.
• B) have generally been correct, and resources today are nearly all rising in price.
• C) seldom are taken seriously enough by the public.
• D) began to be heard for the first time after Earth Day of 1970.

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Definitions:

Prophecy

A prediction or message that is claimed to have been communicated to a prophet, often involving the foretelling of future events.

Disbanded

The process or action of dissolving a group or organization, causing it to cease to exist as a structured entity.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort or dissonance when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Criticism

The act of expressing disapproval or pointing out the faults in someone or something.