Adaptive Radiation Refers to

question 3

Multiple Choice

Adaptive radiation refers to

• A)a species that is adapted to a wide range of ecological conditions.
• B)a group of related species that inhabit a number of environmental niches.
• C)a species that can withstand the results of high levels of radioactivity.
• D)a situation where nuclear radiation is selectively positive.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and the absence of barriers to entry, leading to optimal price and output levels.

Excessively High Profits

Profits that significantly exceed the normal expected return, often seen as unreasonable or indicative of limited competition.

Perfectly Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogenous products, and free entry and exit, leading to price determination purely by demand and supply.

Soybeans

A type of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean, which has numerous uses including oil, animal feed, and as a food item.