Secondary Consumers That Can Eat Only Primary Consumers Receive What

question 56

Multiple Choice

Secondary consumers that can eat only primary consumers receive what percent of the energy fixed by primary producers in a typical field ecosystem?

• A) 0.1%
• B) 1%
• C) 10%
• D) 20%
• E) 80%

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Definitions:

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of the consumer increases.

Demand Curves

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Holding Constant

A method in analysis where specific variables are kept unchanged to isolate the effects of other variables.

Substitute Good

A product or service that can be used in place of another to satisfy similar needs or wants, thereby affecting its demand.