Select the Most Appropriate Choice for Each Person

question 36

Multiple Choice

Select the most appropriate choice for each person.
-Lamarck

• A)a proponent of uniformitarianism
• B)developed the theory of catastrophism
• C)believed that giraffes have long necks because their short-necked ancestors stretched their necks and passed this change onto their offspring
• D)was a naturalist who sailed on the Beagle and studied finches
• E)wrote an essay relating population size to competition for limited resources
• F)natural historian and author; formed early ideas of the great chain of being

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Definitions:

Monopoly Power

The ability of a company or group to control the market for its product or service, thus limiting competition.

Local Community

A group of people living in the same area or having a particular characteristic in common, often sharing local governance, resources, and interests.

Government-operated Firm

is a business entity controlled or owned by the government to provide goods or services to the public.

Residual Claimants

Individuals or entities that have a claim on the remaining assets of a company after all liabilities have been satisfied, typically the shareholders.