Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Animal's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an animal's niche?

• A) a small bird living in the dense shrubs at the base of a tree
• B) two male lizards fighting over access to a female
• C) a grasshopper feeding on leaves
• D) an oystercatcher eating bivalves
• E) lions and hyenas fighting over access to a zebra carcass

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing

The technique a firm uses to ascertain the optimal pricing and production levels for achieving maximum profit.

Short Run

A period in which at least one input (like plant and equipment) is fixed and cannot be changed by a business.

Long Run

A period of time in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing all inputs to be adjusted.