Which Statement Correctly Identifies the Relationship Between Population Size and Extinction

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly identifies the relationship between population size and extinction risk?

• A) Small populations are most likely to go extinct.
• B) Intermediate-sized populations are most likely to go extinct.
• C) Large populations are most likely to go extinct.
• D) Population size does not correlate with extinction risk.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly attributable to the production of goods or services in a company.

Product Cost

The total of costs directly associated with the creation of a product, including raw materials, labor, and manufacturing overheads.

Period Cost

Expenses that are not directly tied to the production of goods and are therefore recorded as expenses for the accounting period in which they occur.

Rent on Office

The cost incurred for leasing office space, which is considered an operational expense for businesses.