Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable natural resource?

A. Wind.
B. Timber.
C. Oceans.
D. Tin.


Answer: D

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A plumbers' union is an example of

A) an industrial union. B) a craft union. C) skilled workers union. D) auxiliary union.

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If production of a good creates negative externalities, then the market

a. will under produce it b. will over produce it c. must be perfectly competitive d. must be constrained by barriers to entry e. will produce the most efficient quantity

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Harry and Gus fish the same lake together from the same boat

Each morning Harry typically catches either 20 bluegills or 5 walleyes (depending on how deep he fishes) while Gus typically catches either 20 bluegills or 2 walleyes (depending on how deep he fishes). Other things constant, if they wish to maximize the total number of fish they catch together tomorrow morning, regardless of species, A) Harry should fish and Gus should row. B) Harry should fish only for bluegills and Gus should fish only for walleyes. C) Gus should fish only for bluegills and Harry should fish only for walleyes. D) both Harry and Gus should fish for bluegills.

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