Why Is Meeting Our Future Needs Considered a Wicked Problem

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is meeting our future needs considered a wicked problem?

• A)We are running out of oil and will have to rely on other countries to provide it.
• B)We need reliable energy,but our energy choices create problems.
• C)We don't have the ability to use renewable energy sources.
• D)There is no viable energy source available to replace fossil fuel use.

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Definitions:

Bushels

A unit of volume that is used for measuring quantities of agricultural produce such as grains.

Production Possibilities

Different combinations of goods and services that a society can produce given its available resources and technology.

Average Product

The output per unit of input, calculated by dividing total production by the number of input units.

Labor

The human effort (physical or mental) that is used in the production of goods and services.