Which Is the Correct Sequence for Levels of Biological Organization

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct sequence for levels of biological organization occurring beyond the individual?

• A) population - ecosystem - community - biosphere
• B) community - population - ecosystem - biosphere
• C) population - community - ecosystem - biosphere
• D) community - population - biosphere - ecosystem
• E) ecosystem - population - biosphere - community

Understand the basics of energy input and output in systems and their implications for efficiency and sustainability.

Recognize the principles of natural radioactivity and its effects.

Understand strategies for managing nondegradable pollutants to protect the environment.

Grasp the ecological interdependence of species and the flow of energy through ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Capital-labor Ratio

A ratio that measures the amount of capital available per unit of labor in the production process.

Labor Productivity

The measure of economic performance that indicates the amount of goods and services produced by one hour of labor.

Per-worker Production Function

An economic model representing the relationship between the amount of a single input, usually labor, and the amount of output produced per worker.

Political Environment

The set of legal, governmental, and social conditions that affect the operation of businesses and individuals.