Which of the Following Is an Example of a Positive

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a positive externality?

• A)A college student buys a new car when she graduates.
• B)The mayor of a small town plants flowers in the city park.
• C)Local high school teachers have pizza delivered every Friday for lunch.
• D)An avid fisherman buys new fishing gear for his next fishing trip.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord that processes information and directs activity.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the vertebral column, responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from the brain to the rest of the body.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.