A Population of Catfish in a Muddy Pond Reaches Its

question 19

Multiple Choice

A population of catfish in a muddy pond reaches its maximum size as the food supplies start to run low.Without any new sources of food,the catfish population remains steady.This population represents

• A)density-dependent logistic growth.
• B)density-independent logistic growth.
• C)density-dependent exponential growth.
• D)density-independent exponential growth.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Enterprises achieve cost benefits from their operation size, resulting in a reduction of cost per output unit as the scale expands.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced; it fluctuates with production volume.

Line Segment AB

A part of a line that is bounded by two distinct end points, A and B, and contains every point on the line between A and B.

Marginal Cost Curve

A graphical representation showing how the cost of producing one additional item changes with increased production.