Ecosystems Are Characterized by the Exchange of _________ and ____________

question 68

Multiple Choice

Ecosystems are characterized by the exchange of _________ and ____________ between their organisms and their environments.

• A)energy; matter
• B)plants; animals
• C)fluids; solids
• D)minerals; rocks

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Definitions:

Horizontal Integration

A strategy where a company acquires or merges with other companies at the same level of the supply chain in the same or different industries, to increase market share or product offerings.

Purchasing Savings

Cost reductions achieved by negotiating lower prices or finding more efficient procurement methods.

Vertical Integration

A strategy where a company expands its operations into different stages of production, often including the supply chain, to control costs and improve efficiency.