In Which of the Following Cases Can We Be Certain

question 108

Multiple Choice

In which of the following cases can we be certain that a natural resource has become scarcer?

• A)both the demand for the resource and the supply of the resource have increased.
• B)both the demand for the resource and the supply of the resource have decreased.
• C)the demand for the resource has increased and the supply has decreased.
• D)the demand for the resource has decreased and the supply has increased.

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Definitions:

Triumph of the Name of Jesus

A ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Gaulli in the Church of the Gesù in Rome, displaying a dramatic illusionistic perspective that merges architecture with the painted space.

Giovanni Battista Gaulli

An Italian Baroque artist known for his vibrant frescoes and paintings, often by his nickname Baciccio.

Mandorla

An almond-shaped nimbus surrounding the figure of Christ or other sacred figure. In Buddhist Japan, a lotus-petal-shaped nimbus.

Polychrome Wood

Wood items decorated with multiple colors of paint, often found in sculptures, religious figures, and decorative arts.