Hazardous processes can become catastrophes because of population increase

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which of the following best matches the description?Mathematical statement about how likely it is that something will happen.

A. subsidy B. risk management C. negligible risk D. sustainable development E. probability F. external costs G. risk H. supply/demand curve I. demand J. risk assessment

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Which of the following best matches the description?Expenses borne by someone other than the individuals who use the resource.

A. risk B. risk management C. supply/demand curve D. negligible risk E. external costs F. probability G. demand H. subsidy I. sustainable development J. risk assessment

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In cases of exponential growth rates, a population ________ each year.

A. Is multiplied by a constant number B. Doubles C. Triples D. Increases at the same rate E. Increases by a constant number (one, ten, one hundred, etc.), depending on the system

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What represents the most effective strategy for ultimately addressing the problem of peak oil?

A. switch over from oil to natural gas B. increase fuel efficiency of transportation vehicles C. reduce demand for conventional oil and increase supply of alternatives D. increase conventional oil production from remote and or protected locations E. expand supply of oil in strategic reserve

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