Why Is There Such Little Waste in Nature

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why is there such little waste in nature?

• A) The sun is an inexhaustible resource.
• B) Organisms naturally avoid activities that create unnecessary waste.
• C) The wastes and decayed bodies of any organism become nutrients or raw materials for other organisms.
• D) The earth is so vast that natural waste is not easily identified.
• E) Waste is chemically unstable.

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Definitions:

Profit

The financial gain achieved when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in maintaining the operation.

Operating Loss

A financial metric representing the negative balance resulting from a company's operating expenses exceeding its revenues.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced, such as raw materials and labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that remain constant regardless of the amount of output or sales, including costs like lease payments, wages, and insurance premiums.