The Greatest Number of Endemic Species Is Expected in Environments

question 52

Multiple Choice

The greatest number of endemic species is expected in environments that are ________.

• A) easily reached and ecologically diverse
• B) isolated and show little ecological diversity
• C) isolated and ecologically diverse
• D) easily reached and show little ecological diversity

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Cost

The aggregate sum of all expenses within a company that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales.

Fixed Cost Per Period

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales within a certain range and time frame, such as rent or salaries.

Mixed Cost

A cost that contains both variable and fixed cost elements and changes in total with the level of activity, but not proportionately.

Maintenance Cost

Expenses incurred to keep property, equipment, or assets in effective operating condition.