Overcrowding Frequently Occurs When Consumers

question 11

Multiple Choice

Overcrowding frequently occurs when consumers:

• A)share common property.
• B)receive subsidies for goods they consume.
• C)pay the full cost of resources they use.
• D)prevent others from using resources.

---

Definitions:

Euryarchaeota

A phylum of Archaea, characterized by a diverse range of organisms that include methane producers and salt-loving species.

Hydrothermal Vents

Deep-sea ecosystems found near geothermally heated water emissions, rich in unique life forms adapted to high-pressure, low-light conditions.

Sulfur Springs

Natural springs that emit water containing a high concentration of sulfur and other minerals, often used for therapeutic benefits.

Chemoautotroph

Organisms that obtain energy by the oxidation of inorganic substances, using this energy to synthesize organic molecules from carbon dioxide.