The Biomass of Producers in a Given Area of an Ecosystem

question 15

Multiple Choice

The biomass of producers in a given area of an ecosystem at a particular moment is called

• A) net primary production.
• B) ecosystem mass.
• C) the standing crop.
• D) the standing harvest.

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Definitions:

Reserves

Funds or assets that banks must hold either in their own vaults or on deposit with a central bank, to meet expected withdrawal demands or regulatory requirements.

Reserve Requirement

A regulation that sets the minimum fraction of customer deposits and notes that each bank must hold as reserves, rather than loaning out or investing.

Loans

Borrowed sums of money that must be repaid with interest over a predetermined period.

Reserve Ratio

The portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash, set by central banking authorities to ensure liquidity and stability in the banking system.