During a Year, Plants Never Use 100% of the Incoming

question 8

Multiple Choice

During a year, plants never use 100% of the incoming solar radiation for photosynthesis. What is a reasonable explanation for this?

• A) Plants cannot photosynthesize as well in warm temperatures as in cold temperatures.
• B) Plants do not intercept all incoming light, as some light will strike water, bare soil, or rock.
• C) The pigments that drive photosynthesis absorb all of the wavelengths of light that are available; however, some of the light is subsequently reflected.
• D) At least 75% of all incoming light is reflected, absorbed, or scattered back by clouds in the atmosphere.

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Definitions:

Demand

The level of demand for goods or services that individuals are eager and able to fulfill at various pricing tiers throughout a specific duration.

Inter-product Cannibalization

Occurs when a company's new product eats into the sales of one of its older products, potentially reducing overall sales and profits.

Substitute Product

A product that can be used in place of another product, satisfying the same consumer needs or wants.

LRMC

Long-Run Marginal Cost, which refers to the additional cost of producing one more unit of a good or service when all inputs are variable in the long term.