Non-Persistent Pesticides Like Organophosphates and Carbamates

question 89

Multiple Choice

Non-persistent pesticides like organophosphates and carbamates

• A)will be far less likely to cause biomagnification and bioamplification than persistent pesticides.
• B)will produce fatal toxic effects in all producers and low-level consumers that are exposed.
• C)target only the pest species;there are no non-target kills.
• D)produce resistance in pest predators but not in the pests themselves.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A cost that increases when the firm increases its output and decreases when the firm reduces its output.

Short Run

Describes a period during which at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting the ability of a firm to adjust to changes in market demand or supply conditions.

Baking Supplies

Baking supplies encompass all tools, ingredients, and materials used in baking, ranging from flour and sugar to ovens and mixing tools.

Fixed Cost

Any cost that in total does not change when the firm changes its output.