
Diminishing Returns and Economic Sustainability
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Economics, Social Studies, Philosophy
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the Law of Diminishing Returns?
Increasing input always leads to increased output.
Diminishing returns only apply to agriculture.
Beyond a certain point, increasing input results in reduced output.
More input always results in better quality.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the espresso analogy explain diminishing returns?
Excessive espresso leads to decreased productivity.
Espresso consumption is unrelated to work performance.
More espresso always improves productivity.
Two cups of espresso have no effect on work quality.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of adding more debt to the economy according to the video?
It reduces the need for energy resources.
It increases economic risk without benefits.
It has no impact on the economy.
It always boosts economic growth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is energy considered more basic than money in the context of diminishing returns?
Energy is easier to produce than money.
Energy powers the physical economy, unlike money.
Money can be created without energy.
Energy is less important than financial systems.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What historical pattern is observed in civilizations regarding complexity?
Complexity eventually results in diminishing returns.
Civilizations never collapse due to complexity.
Complexity reduces environmental pollution.
Complexity always leads to prosperity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the video imply about the role of technology in solving problems?
Technology reduces the need for resources.
Technology is irrelevant to problem-solving.
Technology always solves all problems.
Technology can lead to diminishing returns.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a suggested strategy for future sustainability?
Expand global trade and specialization.
Focus on more local and renewable solutions.
Increase population growth.
Increase reliance on fossil fuels.
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