Which of the Following Could Cause an Increase in the Demand

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could cause an increase in the demand for gasoline?

• A) the resolution of a civil war in one of the world's biggest oil-producing nations
• B) the expectation that the price of gasoline will decrease in the future
• C) a new technology that makes the production of gasoline significantly less expensive
• D) an approaching hurricane that threatens a major oil refinery in Texas

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Definitions:

Racism

A belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human racial groups determine cultural or individual achievement, often involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to dominate others or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others.

Segregated Classes

refers to educational settings where students are divided based on various factors like race, ethnicity, or academic ability, potentially leading to unequal educational opportunities.

Segregated Neighborhoods

Areas within cities or towns where living spaces are separated into distinct sections based on racial, ethnic, or social lines, often as a result of historical, social, or economic factors.

Containment

A strategy or policy aimed at preventing the expansion of a hostile force or ideology, often in a geopolitical context.