______ Is an Index of the Variety of Living Organisms

question 81

Multiple Choice

______ is an index of the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem.

• A) Species richness
• B) Genetic diversity
• C) Ecosystem diversity
• D) Biological diversity
• E) Environmental sustainability

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all revenues, gains, expenses, and losses have been accounted for.

Average Rate of Return

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated by dividing the average annual profit by the initial investment cost.

Present Value Factors

Numerical factors used in calculating the present value of a future amount, considering the time value of money.