Which of the Following Goods Will Least Likely Suffer a Decline

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following goods will least likely suffer a decline in demand during a recession?

• A)dinner at a nice restaurant
• B)iPods
• C)toothpaste
• D)plasma screen and LCD TVs

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Definitions:

Net Primary Productivity

The rate at which plants in an ecosystem produce net useful chemical energy; essentially, the amount of biomass created minus the amount used by plants for respiration.

Phytoplankton

Microscopic plant-like organisms that live in aquatic environments, forming the base of many aquatic food webs and producing a significant portion of Earth's oxygen.

Lake Turnover

The seasonal process in lakes where water layers mix, redistributing oxygen from the surface and nutrients from the bottom.

Temperate Lake

A lake located in a temperate climate zone, experiencing moderate temperatures and distinct seasonal changes.