The Spring Diatom Increase

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Spring diatom increase

• A) Reaches its peak of biomass at the time of day length is longest
• B) Reaches its peak of biomass after the time of day length is longest
• C) Attains a maximum of biomass when nutrients are still very concentrated in the surface waters
• D) Does not end because of reduced day length

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Definitions:

Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services over a period of time.

Ending Inventory

The total value of all goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period.

Purchases

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Cost-to-retail Ratio

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