The Use of Resources in the Most Productive Way Possible

question 2

Multiple Choice

The use of resources in the most productive way possible to produce the goods and services that have the greatest total economic value to society is called:

• A)allocation optimization.
• B)efficiency.
• C)sustainability.
• D)economic quantity.

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Definitions:

Atmospheric Nitrogen

The form of nitrogen gas (N2) that makes up a major portion of the Earth's atmosphere, largely inert and not directly usable by most living organisms.

Gladiolus

A genus of perennial flowering plants in the iris family known for its sword-shaped leaves and colorful flower spikes, popular in gardens and floral arrangements.

Stolon

Stem that grows horizontally along the ground and may give rise to new plants where it contacts the soil—e.g., the runners of a strawberry plant.

Bulb

An underground storage organ formed from swollen plant parts, containing nutrient reserves to support the plant's next cycle of growth.