Economists Speaking Like Scientists Make

question 2

Multiple Choice

Economists speaking like scientists make

• A)normative statements.
• B)prescriptive statements.
• C)claims about how the world is.
• D)claims about how the world should be.

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Definitions:

Tropical Rain Forest

A dense, evergreen forest found in areas with high annual rainfall and no significant dry season, home to a vast diversity of plant and animal species.

High Resilience

A system's or organism's ability to recover from disturbances and maintain functionality.

Non-native Species

Organisms introduced into new habitats where they are not originally from, often causing significant harm to the native ecosystem due to lack of natural predators.

Kudzu

A fast-growing, invasive vine known for its ability to cover trees and shrubs rapidly, native to Asia but also found in parts of the United States.