Why Don't Many Successions Reach the Climax Community Status

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why don't many successions reach the climax community status?

• A)Because animals always die.
• B)Because species go extinct.
• C)Because the species within the system don't interact constantly.
• D)Because the local climate keeps changing and human activities have an impact.

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Definitions:

Cartel

An association of independent businesses or countries agreeing to coordinate their production and pricing to monopolize a market or maximize profits.

Cutthroat Competition

Cutthroat competition describes an extremely competitive market situation where participants engage in aggressive price-cutting and other practices to gain market share.

Collusion

A secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially between parties to deceive or defraud others.

Barriers to Entry

Obstacles that make it difficult to enter a given market, potentially including high startup costs, strict regulations, or strong competition.