Using factory farms as an example, explain why externalities often remain “external”?

What will be an ideal response?


Hog lot operators do not pay for smell, water pollution, or social inequality.
These costs are passed on to neighbors, local water users, and government agencies, i.e.,
unemployment compensation, job training and placement, welfare, and substance abuse
services.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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Britain's advantage in establishing world-wide trade and colonies came from

A. speaking English B. investment of new wealth from overseas trade in factories C. a monarchy D. the plays of William Shakespeare

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The Coriolis force changes both the direction and speed of winds

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the average number of hurricanes that occur each year in the

Atlantic Ocean basin? (total number of hurricanes ÷ years) What will be an ideal response?

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Where are glaciers found on Earth today, and what percentage of Earth's land surface do they cover?

What will be an ideal response?

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