The Aging of the U

question 41

Multiple Choice

The aging of the U.S. population has resulted in several new firms that have been founded to help older Americans stay in their homes longer, as an alternative to assisted living or moving into nursing homes. The aging of the U.S. population is an important ________ that is creating opportunities in many areas for entrepreneurial firms.

• A) economic force
• B) regulatory force
• C) legal force
• D) technological advances
• E) social force

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Definitions:

Herbicide

A chemical substance used to control or kill unwanted plants or weeds.

Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

Safe Drinking Water Act

U.S. federal law aimed at ensuring the quality of Americans' drinking water.

Municipal Public Drinking

Refers to the provision and management of safe drinking water facilities and services by local government authorities.