Which of the answer choices best explains what relative means in the sentence below?

scarcity is a relative concept; for instance, firewood may be scarce for some people but not for others.
a.

dependent upon the circumstances involved
b.

involving members of the same family
c.

connected to natural resources such as forests
d.

happening in cold climates but not warm ones

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.