If the Demand Curve Is a Vertical Line, It Means

question 164

Multiple Choice

If the demand curve is a vertical line, it means that

• A) regardless of price, the quantity demanded is a constant amount.
• B) regardless of quantity, the price is a constant amount.
• C) the good is inferior.
• D) the good has many substitutes.

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Definitions:

Water Available For Use

The quantity of water that is accessible for specific uses, such as agriculture, industry, and domestic purposes.

Usable Water

Water that is safe and suitable for human use, including drinking, cooking, and bathing.

Desalination

The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater to make it suitable for drinking and irrigation.

Water Evaporation

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor state, playing a critical role in the hydrologic cycle.