Which of These Best Describes the Long-Term Impact of the Slave

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the long-term impact of the slave trade on Africa?

• A) African nations grew less and less able to head off European advances.
• B) The slave trade enriched all participants, European and African alike.
• C) African society grew to resemble European society.
• D) The African economy grew increasingly diverse.

Understand different hypotheses explaining patterns of species diversity based on latitude.

Comprehend the Wilson-MacArthur theory of island biogeography and its implications for species-area relationships.

Recognize the role of vicariance and dispersal in shaping the biogeography of isolated landmasses like Madagascar.

Identify characteristics of major terrestrial biomes based on climatic and vegetative features.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income that is generated by selling one more unit of a product or service.

Market Price

The current price at which a good or service can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total variable costs by the quantity of output produced.

Profit Maximization

The method used by a company to establish the price and quantity of production that generates the maximum profit.