Which of the Following Statements About Skyscrapers Is FALSE

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about skyscrapers is FALSE?

• A) They only become practical with the invention of elevators.
• B) They relied upon the incorporation of improved buttresses and vaults.
• C) They relied on the adoption of materials stronger than brick or stone.
• D) They relied upon materials that could respond flexibly to wind pressure.

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Definitions:

Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, freedom of entry and exit, and product homogeneity.

Dominant Position

A situation in which a business or entity holds a major share of the market or has a significant influence over the market conditions.

Large Firms

Corporations or enterprises that operate on a large scale, often having significant market power and capitalization.

Monopolistically Competitive

This describes a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.