In the Origin of Species,Darwin Argued That the Mechanism of Descent

question 23

Multiple Choice

In The Origin of Species,Darwin argued that the mechanism of descent with modification was ________.

• A)artificial selection
• B)natural selection
• C)inheritance of acquired characteristics
• D)uniformitarianism

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Definitions:

Taxing

The process of levying charges on citizens or organizations by a government to fund public services and initiatives.

Marginal Damage Cost

The additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, which often relates to the negative externalities or damages caused by the increase in production.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total production cost that results from making one additional unit of a product.

Tradeable Pollution Permits

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