A Trait That Is Adaptive in One Context and Later

question 71

Multiple Choice

A trait that is adaptive in one context and later turns out to have adaptive value in a different context is called ____.

• A) paedomorphic
• B) heterochronic
• C) allometric
• D) an exaptation
• E) endemic

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Definitions:

Government Purchases

Expenditures by government entities for goods and services that directly satisfy public consumption or are invested in public infrastructure.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period, serving as a broad indicator of its economic performance.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus its total imports.

Balance Trade Deficit

A situation where the value of a country's imports exceeds the value of its exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.