A Population Declines When

question 7

Multiple Choice

A population declines when

• A) reproductive rate exceeds death rate.
• B) smaller animals are selectively removed.
• C) reproductive and death rates are equal.
• D) animals are removed randomly.
• E) death rate exceeds reproductive rate.

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Definitions:

Scarcity

Occurs when the amount people desire exceeds the amount available at a zero price.

Choice

The act of selecting between two or more possibilities, often present in decision-making processes.

Economics

The study of how people use their scarce resources to satisfy their unlimited wants

Physical Capital

Manufactured items used to produce goods and services; includes new plants and new equipment.