The "Law" of Diminishing Returns

question 21

Multiple Choice

The "law" of diminishing returns

• A)is deduced from the basic biochemical relationship of agricultural theory.
• B)was constructed as the basis of observation during experiments on the impact of fertilizer on output in the 1930s.
• C)is based on regular observations of input-output relationships over the last two centuries.
• D)is borrowed from physical laws related to conversion of matter and energy.

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

Also known as the Organ of Corti, it is located in the cochlea of the inner ear and is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Outer Ear

The outer ear is the external part of the ear, consisting of the pinna and the ear canal, which collects sound waves and directs them into the ear.

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear internal to the eardrum and external to the cochlea, containing three small bones that amplify sound vibrations.