Match Each Description with the Appropriate Scientific Term

question 2

Multiple Choice

Match each description with the appropriate scientific term.
-ratio of net productivity at one trophic level to the productivity at the trophic level below it

• A)biogeochemical cycles
• B)ecological efficiency
• C)ecological pyramid
• D)generalized compartment model
• E)gross primary productivity
• F)limiting nutrient
• G)net primary productivity
• H)pyramid of biomass
• I)secondary productivity
• J)simulation modelling
• K)standing crop biomass
• L)trophic cascade

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Definitions:

High-Cost Producers

Businesses or entities that incur higher expenses in the production of goods or services, often leading to higher selling prices to maintain profitability.

Low-Cost Producers

Companies or entities that can produce goods or services at a lower expense than competitors, often due to efficiencies or advantages.

Market System

An economic system in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created through the forces of supply and demand.

Efficient Production Technique

A method of production that achieves the highest output with the given set of inputs or resources, minimizing waste and costs.