Detritivores, Scavengers, and Decomposers Are Similar in That They

question 31

Multiple Choice

Detritivores, scavengers, and decomposers are similar in that they

• A) consume nonliving organic matter
• B) are primarily microorganisms
• C) are primarily producers
• D) are among the Earth's least useful organisms
• E) are found only in the water

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Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to buy at a specific price, holding all other factors constant.

Quantity Supplied

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Consumer Surplus

The benefit or surplus that consumers receive from purchasing goods and services at a price lower than the highest price they would be willing to pay.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price in a given time period.