After Dinosaurs Became Extinct, the Number of Mammal Species Increased

question 39

Multiple Choice

After dinosaurs became extinct, the number of mammal species increased greatly. What process applies to this example?

• A) adaptive radiation
• B) endosymbiosis
• C) competition
• D) eukaryotic development

Identify and understand the impact of personal and external events on life decisions and changes.

Recognize the importance and impact of education in career shifts and personal development.

Understand the emotional and financial implications of job loss.

Analyze and reinterpret life challenges as opportunities for growth and change.

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Definitions:

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which production costs decrease as the industry grows and output increases, often due to economies of scale.

LRAC Curve

The Long-Run Average Cost curve, showing the lowest possible cost of producing different levels of output when all inputs are variable.

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry where production costs increase as output grows, often due to resource limitations or regulatory constraints.

Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which average costs of production decrease as the industry grows larger, often due to economies of scale.