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:

Lowballing

A sales and negotiation tactic where an initial, lower price is offered to entice a buyer, before it is subsequently raised once the buyer is interested or committed.

Mere Exposure

A mental effect where individuals grow fond of things simply because they are accustomed to them.

Reciprocal Helping

A cooperative behavior where an individual helps another with the expectation that the favor will be returned in the future.

Altruism

The act of providing help when it is needed, with no apparent reward for doing so.