What Was the Dominant Source of Energy for Preindustrial Societies

question 24

Multiple Choice

What was the dominant source of energy for preindustrial societies?

• A) animate energy (human and animal muscle power)
• B) mass wasting
• C) coal
• D) oil (from deposits in the ground and whales)
• E) solar

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Definitions:

Dissolve

The formal closure or termination of a corporation or partnership, often involving liquidation of assets to pay creditors.

Express Authority

Explicit permission granted to an agent by a principal to perform certain acts or transactions.

Partnership Agreement

A legally binding contract that outlines the terms of a partnership, such as division of profits and losses, responsibilities of partners, and procedures for resolving disputes.

Right of Contribution

A legal principle that allows a person who has discharged a debt or obligation which was owed by several parties jointly to claim a proportionate reimbursement from the other parties.