The Change in Prey Consumed Per Predator as Prey Numbers

question 92

Multiple Choice

The change in prey consumed per predator as prey numbers increase is called the predator's

• A)numerical response.
• B)functional response.
• C)foraging optimum.
• D)oscillation.

Analyze the impact of opportunity cost in the context of free goods and services.

Distinguish between different types of costs and their relevance to economic decision-making.

Apply the principle of marginal analysis to determine optimal levels of activity.

Understand the role of opportunity cost in comparing the value of alternate choices.

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