An Ecosystem That Experiences a Small Increase in Nutrients Available

question 23

Multiple Choice

An ecosystem that experiences a small increase in nutrients available to primary producers is likely to show

• A) an increase in net primary productivity.
• B) a decrease in net primary productivity.
• C) no change in net primary productivity.
• D) a decrease in net primary productivity followed by an immediate return to average net primary productivity.

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Definitions:

Harvest Goal

An entrepreneur's strategic objective to eventually realize a venture's value through a sale, merger, or initial public offering (IPO).

Venture

A business undertaking that involves risk, often utilized in the context of new or speculative enterprises.

Shareholder Return

The total earnings a shareholder receives from an investment, including dividends and capital gains.

Return On Assets

A financial ratio that measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit.