Question

Workers who install and maintain electrical power lines are known to have high wages. We can (in part) explain this because A) the job requires a low level of skill. B) the job is likely to be very dangerous. C) the job is likely to be very dull. D) many individuals are qualified to do this job.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) the job is likely to be very dangerous. The work of installing and maintaining electrical power lines often involves working at great heights and with high voltage electricity, which poses many risks to workers. Due to this danger, workers who take on this job often receive higher wages.