When Comparing Energy and Chemicals in an Ecosystem

question 28

Multiple Choice

When comparing energy and chemicals in an ecosystem

• A) both chemicals and energy cycle over and over again.
• B) chemicals cycle over and over again but energy does not cycle.
• C) neither chemicals nor energy cycle.
• D) energy cycles over and over again but chemicals do not cycle.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The process a business undertakes to determine the pricing and output that lead to the greatest returns.

Purely Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering identical products, leading to a situation where no single seller can influence price.

Output

The amount of product or service produced by a company, industry, or economy within a specific period.

Average Variable Cost

The sum of all variable production costs divided by the number of units produced.