The Process of Natural Selection Is Sometimes Also Called Survival

question 34

Multiple Choice

The process of natural selection is sometimes also called survival selection because individuals must overcome:

• A)the hostile forces of nature.
• B)the impediments to survival.
• C)paleontological obstacles.
• D)natural adaptations.

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Definitions:

Depletion Cost Per Unit

The expense associated with extracting natural resources, calculated by dividing the total depletion expense by the quantity of resources withdrawn.

Natural Resource

Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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Salvage Value

The forecasted sell-off price of an asset after its serviceable life has ended.