Venus Has Dense Clouds and Thick Atmosphere,yet There Is No

question 14

Multiple Choice

Venus has dense clouds and thick atmosphere,yet there is no evidence for water on the surface.Why?

• A)It is hard to know because the clouds obscure the surface and only a few probes have survived landing.
• B)Water could not survive as liquid water on the surface because it is too hot.
• C)The water has all been taken up in minerals on the surface due to weather long ago because of high chemical weathering rates.
• D)The water is bound up as sulfuric acids and other acids in the atmosphere.

Examine the implications of direct and indirect government interventions in markets, including subsidies and favoritism towards certain economic actors.

Explore the dynamics of special-interest issues and their impact on governmental policies and resource allocation.

Understand the concept of special-interest legislation and its implications for economic efficiency and political corruption.

Identify factors that weaken the case for private vs. public sector provision of goods and services, including externalities and the shortsightedness effect.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A vital brain structure acting as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to and from the cerebral cortex.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions and drives.

Hippocampus

A neural center that is located in the limbic system; helps process explicit memories for storage.

Cerebellum

The “little brain” at the rear of the brainstem; functions include some nonverbal learning, processing sensory input, and coordinating movement output and balance.