Which Trophic Level Is Most Vulnerable to Extinction

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which trophic level is most vulnerable to extinction?

• A) producer level
• B) primary consumer level
• C) secondary consumer level
• D) tertiary consumer level
• E) decomposer level

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Definitions:

Oligopolistic Industry

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large market share, leading to limited competition.

Dominant Firm

A company that has a large majority share of the market and can significantly influence the market price and competition.

Market Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the quantity of a good consumers are willing and able to purchase and the price of the good.

Profit-maximizing Output

The level of production at which a business achieves the highest possible profit.