Which of the Following Factors Causes Extremely High Levels of Toxic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors causes extremely high levels of toxic chemicals in fish-eating birds?

• A) acid precipitation
• B) biological magnification
• C) greenhouse effect
• D) eutrophication

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Definitions:

Labor

The human effort, both physical and mental, used in the production of goods and services, considered one of the main factors of production.

Deadweight Loss

A loss in total societal welfare that occurs when market equilibrium is not achieved or when market imperfections exist, leading to inefficient allocation of resources.

Relatively Inelastic

Describes a situation where the demand for a good or service changes by a smaller percentage than changes in its price.

Deadweight Loss

A situation where inefficiency in the market leads to a loss of total social welfare, typified by a gap between the supply and demand curves.