Which of the Following Does Not Contribute to Limits on Population

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not contribute to limits on population growth?

• A)snakes feeding on mice in a cornfield
• B)bears having two cubs
• C)the amount of light for photosynthesis
• D)a disease-causing organism entering a population
• E)an increase in the total rainfall in a normally dry environment

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Definitions:

Equivalent Variation

A monetary measure of the change in utility or satisfaction that a consumer experiences due to a change in prices, holding utility constant.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals for personal satisfaction or need.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a set of goods or services provide a level of satisfaction or utility to an individual or entity.

Compensating Variation

An economic concept representing the amount of money an individual would need to reach a level of utility as before an economic change.