Which Factor Makes It Harder to Become a Financially Independent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which factor makes it harder to become a financially independent adult today?

• A) Stagnant wages at most jobs
• B) Living with parents longer
• C) Having children at a later age
• D) Increasing cost of tuition

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Definitions:

Microbial Heterotrophs

Microorganisms that obtain their energy by consuming organic matter, as opposed to producing it themselves.

Pyramids of Numbers

A graphical representation showing the number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Biomass

The total mass of organisms within a given area or ecosystem at a given time, often used as an energy resource.

Gross Primary Productivity

The total amount of solar energy that photosynthetic organisms capture and convert to organic compounds in a given area over a certain period.