The Requirements of Large Amounts of Fossil Fuels and Fertilizers

question 30

True/False

The requirements of large amounts of fossil fuels and fertilizers in modern agriculture is one of the reasons that human society is unsustainable.

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Definitions:

Disbursement of Funds

The act of paying out money from a fund or account to cover expenses or investments.

Collateral Position

Collateral is property or assets that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan, which can be taken by the lender if the borrower fails to repay.

Stretching Payables

Paying invoices after they’re due according to the terms of sale. Also called leaning on the trade.

Short-term Loans

Loans that are scheduled for repayment within a short timeframe, usually less than one year.