Free Riding Would Be an Appropriate Description of Which of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

Free riding would be an appropriate description of which of the following behaviors?

• A) People who enjoy having nature conserved by The Nature Conservancy but who do not contribute to the organization.
• B) People crowding into a public park on a nice summer day.
• C) A fisher putting a more powerful motor on her boat so as to get to the fishing grounds before others.
• D) Computer software developers who do not charge for their finished programs.

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Definitions:

Transport Tissues

Tissues in plants, such as xylem and phloem, responsible for the conduction of water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant.

Root Cap

A protective structure located at the tip of a plant root, composed of dead cells that shield the growing tip as it penetrates the soil.

Dividing Cells

Cells undergoing the process of division, which can lead to growth or reproduction of the organism.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature, involving growth and development in biological, emotional, or intellectual aspects.