Which of the Following Statements Is True About Scarcity

question 323

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about scarcity?

• A) Scarcity refers to the situation in which unlimited wants exceed limited resources.
• B) Scarcity is not a problem for the wealthy.
• C) Scarcity is only a problem when a country has too large a population.
• D) Scarcity arises when there is a wide disparity in income distribution.

Recognize the importance of risk reduction and lifestyle choices in preventing diseases.

Identify the actions and interventions that promote health and prevent diseases.

Understand the factors influencing health behaviors and the application of models such as Pender's model and the health belief model.

Understand the role of demographic, geographic, and health behavior data in epidemiological research.

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock, which can form aquifers from which water can be extracted for use.

Ice Caps

Large mass of ice that covers less than 50,000 square kilometers of land area, usually found in high-latitude regions; smaller than ice sheets.

Rivers

Large natural streams of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

Atmosphere

The layer of gases surrounding a planet or moon, held in place by gravity, vital for sustaining life on Earth.