When a Large Number of Species Is Lost Over a Relatively

question 52

Multiple Choice

When a large number of species is lost over a relatively short time span,such as a few centuries,this situation is described as: 

• A) an eco-catastrophe 
• B) an extinction spasm 
• C) a major death sequence 
• D) an extinction sink

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Definitions:

Demand Falls

A situation where the quantity demanded of a product decreases, often due to changes in price, income, or preferences.

Costs Of Production

All expenses incurred in the creation of goods or services, including raw materials, labor, and overhead costs.

Increasing Cost Industry

An increasing cost industry is one in which production costs rise as the industry's output increases, often due to scarce resources or increasing input prices.

Profit Maximization

The process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit.