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Study the graph.In what time period did hydroelectric power usage reach its peak?

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1970–1980
B
1980–1990
C
1990–2000
D
2000–2010
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Which statement best describes the impact of scarcity?

A
People are able to meet most of their needs.
B
Consumers must pay higher prices for many items.
C
Governments must try to meet the wants of citizens.
D
Economies can work to provide more goods and services.
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How does scarcity determine the economic value of an item?

A
by the amount of goods that are produced
B
by the capital required to build the factory
C
by the unlimited wants of the consumers
D
by the resources consumed in production
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Which of the following could be considered both a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?

A
iron ore
B
sea water
C
solar energy
D
wheat crop
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The chess club needs to raise money for tournament uniforms. Some members want to sell energy drinks at a football game to raise funds, but others want to organize a car wash in the school parking lot. Based on the concept of scarcity, which thought should drive members' decision-making process to determine how to fundraise?

A
Where will unsold energy drinks be stored?
B
Is there enough consumer demand for a car wash?
C
Will the concession stand be open during the big game?
D
Are there enough volunteers to work a car wash?
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How would a manufacturer benefit by using fewer scarce resources?

A
The product would be less expensive to produce.
B
The product would better satisfy consumer needs.
C
The product would be popular and readily available.
D
The product would provide a more satisfactory profit.
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What does the concept of scarcity explain? Choose three answers.

A
why a product could lose significant value over time.
B
why people continue to purchase different products.
C
why consumers are willing to pay high prices for items.
D
why decisions must be made on how to use resources
E
why resources can be both renewable and nonrenewable.
F
why a single resource has more value than another resource.
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Which resource is renewable?

A
gold
B
coal
C
lumber
D
minerals
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Most resources are nonrenewable, and wants and needs are unlimited. This is an example of

A
production
B
scarcity
C
labor
D
devaluation
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A
product
B
resource
C
value
D
cost

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