Which of the Following Statements About Biological Diversity Is NOT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about biological diversity is NOT true?

• A)Scientists estimate that 10-50 million species exist.
• B)Biodiversity is described in terms of genetic,community,and landscape diversity.
• C)Biodiversity refers to the variety of life on Earth.
• D)Biodiversity is evenly distributed throughout the biosphere.
• E)Many species that are in danger of extinction have not been identified and studied.

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Definitions:

Purchasing Power

Purchasing power denotes the value of currency expressed in the quantity of goods or services that one unit of money can buy, often related to the effects of inflation or deflation.

Inflation

The tempo at which the prevalent prices for goods and services swell, erasing buying effectiveness.

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money, calculated on an annual basis.

Overall Level of Prices

The overall level of prices refers to the average price of goods and services across the economy at a given time.