Recall the Application About the Decline in Honeybee Colonies and Its

question 168

Multiple Choice

Recall the Application about the decline in honeybee colonies and its effect on the price of ice cream to answer the following question(s) . In the last few years thousands of honeybee colonies have vanished, a result of bee colony collapse disorder (CCD) . Roughly one third of the U.S. food supply--including a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and nuts--depends on pollination from bees. The decline of honeybees threatens $15 billion worth of crops in the United States.
-According to this Application, the decline in honeybee colonies has impacted the supply curve for ice cream, shifting the supply curve to the ________ due to a(n) ________ in production costs.

• A) right; increase
• B) right; decrease
• C) left; increase
• D) left; decrease

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of year, usually in the winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Winter

The coldest season of the year in polar and temperate climates, characterized by short days, long nights, and typically featuring snow, ice, and freezing temperatures.