​Which Trend Is Currently Taking Place and Projected to Continue

question 51

Multiple Choice

​Which trend is currently taking place and projected to continue if climate change continues on its current trajectory? 

• A)Food-producing land is increasing.
• B)Fuel use is decreasing.
• C)​Supplies of fresh water are dwindling.
• D)​Air quality is improving.
• E)​Food support agencies will have to shut down.

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Definitions:

Cost-Push Inflation

Rising costs of doing business push up prices.

Open-Market Operations

Activities undertaken by central banks to buy or sell government securities in the open market to influence the money supply and interest rates.

Aggregate Demand

The all-embracing pursuit of goods and services in an economy, calculated at a fixed overall price level and within a chosen time frame.

Business Cycle Trough

The phase in the business cycle where economic activity is at its lowest point, preceding a recovery or expansion period.