The Additional Cost Resulting from a Small Increase in Some

question 37

Multiple Choice

The additional cost resulting from a small increase in some activity is called the

• A) opportunity cost.
• B) marginal benefit.
• C) marginal cost.
• D) diminishing returns of the activity.

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Definitions:

Beak Sizes

Variations in the length, width, and shape of the beaks among bird species, often correlated with their feeding habits and ecological niches.

Exotic Species

Organisms introduced to new habitats where they are not native, often leading to ecological imbalance.

Indicator Species

Indicator species are organisms used to assess the health of an environment or ecosystem, as their presence or absence indicates specific environmental conditions.