The Decline in Union Membership Has Been Attributed to Several

question 9

Multiple Choice

The decline in union membership has been attributed to several factors. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline?

• A)higher unemployment
• B)deregulation
• C)union militancy
• D)foreign competition

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Definitions:

Natural Selection

A major mechanism of evolution: the differential survival and reproduction of individuals of a population based on differences in shared, heritable traits. Outcome of environmental pressures.

Disruptive Selection

An evolutionary process that favors individuals at both extremes of a trait distribution over the average phenotype.

Finch Species

Refers to various types of finches, small to medium-sized passerine birds, known for their diversity in beak shapes and sizes, which reflect their dietary preferences.

Separate Species

A biological concept defining groups of organisms that can interbreed freely under natural conditions but do not breed with other such groups.