The Biotic Potential of a Population

question 57

Multiple Choice

The biotic potential of a population

• A)is its capacity for ideal growth under ideal conditions.
• B)is its current rate of growth of a population.
• C)is an expression of how many offspring survive to reproduce.
• D)can be determined only by studying an age structure diagram.
• E)is the future rate of growth of a population.

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The capital structure is the mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity, which is used to finance its overall operations and growth.

Book Values

The net value of a company's assets, as recorded in its financial statements, minus its liabilities and intangible assets.

Market Value

The estimated amount for which an asset or company could be sold on the open market.

Retention Ratio

The portion of a company's earnings that is not distributed as dividends but is retained by the business for reinvestment.