Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 43

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to answer the following questions.

Figure 2.1.3
-Figure 2.1.3 illustrates Mary's production possibilities frontier. If Mary wants to move from point D to point C,

• A)it will be necessary to improve technology.
• B)it will be necessary to increase the accumulation of capital.
• C)it will be necessary to give up some of good X to obtain more of good Y.
• D)it will be necessary to give up some of good Y to obtain more of good X.
• E)she can accomplish this without any opportunity cost.

Recognize the importance of reproductive isolation in the speciation process.

Explain how genetic diversity and variance affect speciation.

Discuss how geography and physical barriers contribute to allopatric speciation.

Understand the role of disruptive selection in sympatric speciation.

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Definitions:

Units of Y

A term often used in economics and mathematics to denote a measure or quantity of a variable, typically represented on the vertical axis in graphs.

Units of X

A measure or quantity of something, especially as a standard for measurement of the same items.

Income

The money received by an individual or business in exchange for labor, services, or investment, constituting the financial gain derived from various sources over a period of time.

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods or services that a consumer can purchase at given prices within his or her budget constraint.