Which of the Following Are the Major Factors That Determine

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the major factors that determine a population's growth rate?

• A)immigration,climate,emigration,biotic potential
• B)birth rate,death rate,emigration,immigration
• C)limiting factors,carrying capacity,mutation rate,inbreeding
• D)survivorship,natural selection,mutation,extinction
• E)adaptation,competition,birth rate,emigration

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that change in direct proportion to the level of production or business activity.

Profit

The financial gain or return derived from an investment, transaction, or operation after subtracting all costs, expenses, and taxes.

Utilization

The extent to which an entity (e.g., equipment, workforce) is being used efficiently to produce goods or services.

Efficiency

The ratio of the output produced to the input resources used in the production process, indicating the effectiveness of resource utilization.