Which resources are scarce in every society ?
Correct answer: C. Food shelter and protective coverings
- A. Fertile land
- B. Wheat and com
- C. Food shelter and protective coverings
- D. Sufficient males to mate with all the females
Explanation
Food, shelter, and clothing or other protective coverings are limited relative to human needs in every society, making them scarce economic resources. Scarcity does not mean total absence; it means insufficient availability compared with wants.
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