Cleaner air and cooling provided by an urban park is an example of what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Positive externality
An urban park can improve air quality, reduce local heat and offer recreation to people who may not own or manage the park. These benefits spill over to surrounding residents and are not necessarily fully paid for through a market transaction. Since the external effect is beneficial, it is a positive externality. The other options describe different conditions.
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Positive externality
Why is this the correct answer?
An urban park can improve air quality, reduce local heat and offer recreation to people who may not own or manage the park. These benefits spill over to surrounding residents and are not necessarily fully paid for through a market transaction. Since the external effect is beneficial, it is a positive externality. The other options describe different conditions.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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