Pesticide Runoff from a Farm into a River Is an Example

question 67

Multiple Choice

Pesticide runoff from a farm into a river is an example of a ____ of pollution. ​

• A)nonpoint source
• B)reservoir
• C)point source
• D)pinpoint reserve
• E)watershed

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Definitions:

Normal Profits

The level of profit necessary to keep a firm in an industry, equating to the opportunity cost of capital and entrepreneurship.

Marginal Cost

The financial commitment needed for producing an extra unit of a good or service.

Marginal Revenue

The addition to total revenue resulting from the sale of one more unit of a product or service.

ATC

Average Total Cost; the total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced.