Which of the Following Examples Would Most Accurately Measure the Density

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would most accurately measure the density of the population being studied?

• A)counting the number of prairie dog burrows per hectare
• B)counting the number of times a 1 kilometer transect is intersected by tracks of red squirrels after a snowfall
• C)counting the number of coyote droppings per hectare
• D)multiplying the number of moss plants counted in 10, 1m2 quadrats by 100 to determine the density per kilometer2.
• E)counting the number of zebras from airplane census observations.

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Overhead

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable costs have been deducted, used to cover fixed costs and to generate profit.

Production Capacity

The maximum output that an organization can produce with the available resources in a given period.

Operating Loss

The amount by which the operating expenses of a business exceed its gross profits.