The Process Organisms Undergo to Achieve a Beneficial Adjustment to a Particular

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Multiple Choice

The process organisms undergo to achieve a beneficial adjustment to a particular environment,which not only leads to biological changes in the organisms but also impacts their environment,is called:

• A)accommodation.
• B)acculturation.
• C)adaptation.
• D)assimilation.
• E)incorporation.

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Definitions:

Decreasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which, when the scale of production is increased, the output increases at a proportionally lower rate.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production a company can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale in terms of costs per unit.

Long-Run Average Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing the lowest average cost of producing any output level when all inputs can be varied.

Plant Size

Plant Size pertains to the capacity or physical dimensions of a manufacturing or production facility.