Which of the Following Is Not a Valid Argument for Preserving

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a valid argument for preserving tropical forests?

• A)People in the tropics do not need to increase agricultural output.
• B)Many organisms are becoming extinct.
• C)Plants that are possible sources of medicines are being lost.
• D)Plants that could be developed into new crops are being lost.
• E)Clearing land for agriculture results in soil destruction.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period during which at least one factor of production is considered fixed, limiting the capacity to adjust production levels.

Continue to Operate

A business decision to keep running the operations despite challenges or low profitability in the short term.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent or salaries.

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure in which many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.