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The pollution problem in the Tijuana River is particularly difficult to solve because:

• It involves complex interactions between environmental, economic, and government policy issues across borders.

• It is caused solely by natural factors beyond human control.

• It is only a local issue with no impact on the economy or government policy.

• It can be easily fixed by a single government agency.

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What is the study of how resources are used and distributed called?

• Economics

• Biology

• Geography

• Psychology

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What is the point called where supply and demand are equal?

• Equilibrium

• Surplus

• Deficit

• Inflation

Which curve shows the quantity purchased at a given price?

• Demand curve

• Supply curve

• Production possibility curve

• Cost curve

Which curve shows the quantity produced when sold at a given price?

• Supply curve

• Demand curve

• Production possibility curve

• Indifference curve

Markets tend to move toward ________, where demand for a product matches supply.

• equilibrium

• inflation

• scarcity

• monopoly

What is a decision-making tool that compares an activity’s gains and costs called?

• Cost-benefit analysis

• SWOT analysis

• Brainstorming

• Delphi method

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Which of the following is an example of a good provided by the environment?

• Nutrient cycling

• Purification of air and water

• Sunlight

• Economic activity

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Which of the following is an example of a service provided by the environment?

• Timber

• Fossil fuels

• Nutrient cycling

• Sunlight

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Fill in the blank: Economies depend on the environment for _______ and services.

• goods

• money

• machines

• buildings

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