Suppose the Trophic Efficiency Between Producers and Herbivores Is 0

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose the trophic efficiency between producers and herbivores is 0.1, the tropic efficiency between herbivores and carnivores is 0.15, and primary production is 1,200 units per day. What is the secondary production of carnivores?

• A) 12 units per day
• B) 18 units per day
• C) 60 units per day
• D) 120 units per day

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Definitions:

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals benefit from resources, goods, or services that they do not pay for, which can lead to underproduction or depletion of those resources.

Rivalry

The competitive relationship between firms in the market, striving to gain advantage over each other in terms of sales, market share, or innovation.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service whereby it is not possible to prevent people who have not paid for it from having access to it.

Free-rider Problem

A situation in which individuals benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, leading to underprovision of those goods or services.