Use the Table Below to Choose the Correct Answer

question 143

Multiple Choice

Use the table below to choose the correct answer. The table outlines the production possibilities of Robinson Crusoe and Joe Friday. If Crusoe and Friday want to maximize their consumption possibilities,

• A)Crusoe should specialize in producing good X and Friday in producing good Y, but no trade should be allowed.
• B)Crusoe should specialize in producing good X and Friday in producing good Y; trade should occur to maximize joint consumption.
• C)Crusoe should specialize in producing good Y and Friday in producing good X; trade should occur to maximize joint consumption.
• D)both individuals should strive for self-sufficiency, which always maximizes output.

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Definitions:

Non-native Species

Species that have been introduced to an environment where they are not naturally found, often having significant impacts on native ecosystems and species.

Agricultural Runoff

Water from rain or irrigation that carries soil, pesticides, and nutrients from fields into rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.

Fish Extinctions

The complete disappearance of fish species from the planet, often as a result of human activities, environmental changes, or natural events.

Marine Systems

Complex networks of oceanic and coastal habitats, organisms, and their interactions, instrumental in maintaining the planet's climate and biodiversity.