Select the Most Appropriate Choice for Each Person

question 7

Multiple Choice

Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
-Aristotle

• A)a proponent of uniformitarianism
• B)developed the theory of catastrophism
• C)believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change onto their offspring
• D)was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
• E)wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
• F)natural historian and author; formed early ideas of the great chain of being

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Definitions:

Long Run

An economic phase where all elements of production and expenses can fluctuate, enabling complete adaptation to any alterations.

Normal Profit

The minimum profit necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, equating to the opportunity cost of capital and resources.

Implicit Costs

Indirect expenses that do not involve a direct cash outlay but represent an opportunity cost, such as using resources for one purpose over another.

Average Product

The output per unit of input, such as the number of goods produced per worker, used to measure productivity efficiency.