Which One of the Following Scenarios Is Most Likely to Result

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following scenarios is most likely to result in a body of water becoming hypoxic?

• A)The overharvesting of oysters that would have filtered nutrients from ocean water
• B)The extraction of phytoplankton from the ocean to use as an ingredient in smoothies and health food drinks
• C)The overfishing of sharks
• D)An oil tanker running aground and seeping thousands of gallons of oil into the ocean

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

A state of resource allocation in which goods and services are distributed according to consumer preferences, achieving optimal distribution.

Productive Efficiency

A scenario where goods or services are produced at the lowest possible cost and with maximum efficiency in resource usage.

Nonprice Competition

Strategies companies use to differentiate their product or service based on features, service, quality, or brand image rather than price.

Economic Profits

The net amount remaining when all costs, both obvious and not, are subtracted from the total income.