Individual Transferable Quotas (ITQs) Have Been Shown to

question 114

Multiple Choice

Individual transferable quotas (ITQs) have been shown to

• A) increase the value of fisheries but reduce the safety of fishers as the season is shortened.
• B) end overfishing by making the use of efficient technology illegal.
• C) increase the safety of fishing but not the value to consumers of the product.
• D) increase the value to consumers of the product and raise the price received by fishers.

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Definitions:

Intertropical Convergence Zone

The region near the equator where the northeast and southeast trade winds converge, often leading to thunderstorms and heavy precipitation.

Maximum Solar Radiation

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Subtropics

Regions of the Earth located immediately north and south of the tropics, characterized by hot summers, mild winters, and relatively high humidity.

Arid Lands

Regions characterized by extremely dry conditions, insufficient rainfall, and limited water resources, supporting sparse vegetation.