Over the Long Term, Resources and Energy Cannot Be Used

question 66

Multiple Choice

Over the long term, resources and energy cannot be used, nor waste produced, at rates at which the biosphere cannot replace or absorb them without jeopardizing its ability to sustain life. These are what Herman Daly calls the:

• A)"economic limitations."
• B)"backcasting effect."
• C)"biophysical limits to growth."
• D)"un-expandable boundaries."

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Definitions:

Desk

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for writing, working or using a computer.

Box of Tools

Metaphorically refers to a set of skills, strategies, or resources available to individuals or organizations for performing tasks or solving problems.

Economic Goods

Items or services that have a price and are scarce in relation to their demand, thus necessitating economic decision-making.

Scarce Resources

Raw materials, labor, and capital that are limited in availability, requiring societies to make decisions on their allocation and use.