Buffer Strips Are Usually a Last-Resort Mechanism of Pollution Control

question 25

True/False

Buffer strips are usually a last-resort mechanism of pollution control because of their expense and unfavorable side-effects.

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Natural Resources

Resources present in nature, like minerals, forests, water, and fertile lands, that can be tapped for making money.

Absolute Advantage

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Production Possibilities Frontiers

A curve depicting the maximum output combinations of two goods that can be produced given the resources and technology.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative that must be forgone when making a choice.