A Scientist Is Studying Biodiversity in an Ecosystem

question 5

Multiple Choice

A scientist is studying biodiversity in an ecosystem. She is focusing on the adaptations of species to survive in the habitat. She is mostly likely concerned with

• A) species diversity.
• B) ecosystem diversity.
• C) species richness.
• D) species evenness.
• E) genetic diversity.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The monetary outlay for producing an additional unit of a good or service.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in the short term regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent and salaries.

Average Total Cost Curve

A graph that shows the per unit cost of production at various levels of output.

Short-Run

A time period in which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of firms to adjust to changes in market conditions fully.