A Population Crash Occurs When

question 48

Multiple Choice

A population crash occurs when

• A) A population approaches its carrying capacity.
• B) Environmental resistance comes into play gradually.
• C) Resources are essentially unlimited.
• D) A population greatly overshoots carrying capacity, and resulting environmental pressures cause effects.
• E) The population growth rate slows.

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Definitions:

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Liquidity

A firm’s cash and marketable securities position, refers to its ability to meet maturing obligations. A liquid asset is any asset that can be quickly sold and converted to cash at its “fair” value. Active markets provide liquidity.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Sales divided by inventories.

Liquidity Position

A measure of a company or individual's ability to quickly convert assets into cash to meet financial obligations.