Which of the Following Has the Greatest Effect on the Rate

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the rate of chemical cycling in an ecosystem?

• A)the ecosystem's rate of primary production
• B)the production efficiency of the ecosystem's consumers
• C)the rate of decomposition in the ecosystem
• D)the trophic efficiency of the ecosystem
• E)the location of the nutrient reservoirs in the ecosystem

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Definitions:

Coase Theorem

Suggests that if property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low, parties will negotiate to solve externalities on their own.

Externalities

Costs or benefits that affect a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit, often leading to market failures.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is run by individuals and companies for profit and is not state controlled.

Transaction Costs

Transaction costs are the expenses incurred in buying or selling goods or services, which can include search and information costs, bargaining costs, and enforcement costs.