If Two Events Are Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive, What

question 30

Multiple Choice

If two events are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive, what is the probability that one or the other occurs?

• A) 0
• B) 1.00
• C) 0.50
• D) cannot be determined from the information given

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Definitions:

Nutrient Supply

The availability of essential chemical elements or compounds required for the growth, reproduction, and maintenance of living organisms.

Zooplankton

Small free-floating aquatic organisms, primarily small animals or the larval stages of larger animals, serving as a crucial food source in aquatic ecosystems.

Earth's Core

The innermost part of the Earth, consisting of a solid inner core and a liquid outer core primarily made of iron and nickel.

Friction

The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, usually resulting in the generation of heat.