In an Ecosystem,the Amount of Organic Matter Produced in a Given

question 44

Multiple Choice

In an ecosystem,the amount of organic matter produced in a given time that is available for heterotrophs is known as

• A)daily yield.
• B)gross productivity.
• C)net primary productivity.
• D)effective vitality.
• E)net yield.

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Definitions:

Spillover Cost

A cost incurred by someone who is not a direct participant in a transaction, often referring to negative externalities resulting from economic activities.

Allocative Efficiency

occurs when resources are distributed in a manner that results in the optimal combination of goods and services produced to match consumer preferences.

Productive Efficiency

The production of a good in the least costly way; occurs when production takes place at the output level at which per-unit production costs are minimized.

Marginal Cost

The charge of crafting one more unit of a product or service.