Global Resource Demand Has

question 154

Multiple Choice

Global resource demand has

• A) remained relatively constant because increases in population have been offset by declining consumption per person.
• B) declined because of technological progress.
• C) remained constant because population growth and increased consumption per person have been offset by technological progress.
• D) increased because population growth and increased consumption per person have more than offset reduced demand due to technological progress.

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Bump Steer

A change in the steering angle of a vehicle’s wheel as a result of suspension movement, typically caused by bumps or irregularities on the road surface.

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Idler Arm

A component in a vehicle's steering system that supports the steering linkage and helps maintain correct wheel alignment.

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