Define Ex Situ and in Situ Conservation

question 12

Essay

Define Ex situ and in situ conservation.

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Definitions:

Total Variable Costs

The total of all costs that vary with the level of production or output.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or business activity, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Marginal Costs

The extra cost incurred for producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, often illustrated by the area above the supply curve and below the market price.