In PEI, jobs are plentiful during the summer months, but difficult to find in September once the tourists leave and many restaurants and inns close. People who work in the island's restaurants annually become unemployed in which way?
A) structurally
B) geographically
C) frictionally
D) seasonally

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The situation described in the question indicates that the unemployment is caused by seasonal factors, as it is linked to the fluctuations in tourist demand that occur throughout the year. Therefore, choice D (seasonally) is the most fitting option. The other choices are not appropriate because there is no evidence that joblessness is caused by geographic location (B) or structural changes in the economy (A), nor is there mention of individuals switching jobs or entering the labor market (C).

In PEI, Jobs Are Plentiful During the Summer Months, but Difficult