The Basic Reason for the Gas Lines in 1973 and 1979

question 168

Short Answer

The basic reason for the gas lines in 1973 and 1979 was _____.

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Definitions:

Social Trap

A situation in which a group of people act to obtain short-term individual gains, which in the long run leads to a loss for the group as a whole.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

Fuel-Inefficient Car

Refers to vehicles that consume a high amount of fuel relative to the distance they travel, often due to older technology or design focused on power over efficiency.

Reciprocity Norm

A social norm dictating that people should repay, in kind, what another person has provided or done for them, fostering cooperative relationships.