____ Occurs When a Species No Longer Exists on the Earth

question 16

Multiple Choice

____ occurs when a species no longer exists on the earth.

• A)Ecological extinction
• B)Local extinction
• C)Biological extinction
• D)Natural selection
• E)Speciation

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Definitions:

Nonrival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce its availability to others; often associated with public goods.

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume or benefit from resources without paying for them, often leading to under-provision or depletion of those resources.

Streetlights

Outdoor lighting fixtures installed along streets to provide illumination during the night for public safety and convenience.

Nonrival

A term used to describe a good whereby one person's consumption does not hinder or reduce the ability of another person to consume the same good.