When Does a Population Crash Occur

question 32

Multiple Choice

When does a population crash occur? 

• A) It occurs when a population overshoots carrying capacity, and environmental pressures lead to negative effects. 
• B) It occurs when a population approaches its carrying capacity. 
• C) It occurs when environmental resistance comes into play gradually. 
• D) It occurs when resources are essentially unlimited.

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Definitions:

Near-Monopoly

A market structure where one company dominates the market to such an extent that it nearly eliminates all competition.

Dominates

A condition or situation where one option is better than another in all aspects or circumstances.

Pure Monopoly

An economic situation where only one supplier dominates the entire market offering for a specific commodity or service, with no nearly identical alternatives available.

Price Maker

A firm with the power to influence the price at which it sells its product, typically because it does not face significant competition.