Large Areas of Undeveloped Land That Has Not Been Seriously

question 46

Multiple Choice

Large areas of undeveloped land that has not been seriously disturbed by humans is called

• A)national parks
• B)reserves
• C)national forests
• D)biospheres
• E)wilderness

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Definitions:

Public Good

A public good is a good that is both non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning individuals cannot be effectively excluded from use and use by one does not reduce availability to others.

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability to others; often associated with public goods.

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume or benefit from resources without paying for them, often leading to under-provision or depletion of those resources.

Streetlights

Outdoor lighting fixtures installed along streets to provide illumination during the night for public safety and convenience.