A Population Crash Occurs When

question 66

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 overshoots the carrying capacity and environmental pressures and shortfalls begin to exert their effects.
• E)the population growth rate slows.

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Definitions:

Collusively

Acting in coordination with others, often in secret, to limit competition and manipulate market outcomes, such as setting prices.

Product Demand

The desire and willingness of consumers to purchase a particular good or service at a given price.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a few firms dominating the industry, leading to limited competition and potentially higher prices for consumers.

Pure Competition

A market scenario where numerous sellers offer homogenous products, making the market highly competitive.