Which of the Following Is a Fundamental Characteristic of an Ecosystem

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of an ecosystem?

• A)It opposes any moves to make fundamental changes in an industry.
• B)It decreases the impact of the five forces on an industry.
• C)It includes the related industries making complementary products and services, the competitors themselves, the suppliers, and the consumers.
• D)It groups together multiple unrelated industries to reduce a domino effect or a ripple effect.

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Definitions:

Inner-Directing Force

An internal motivation or drive that influences individuals to act or behave in certain ways, often related to personal values and goals.

Directs Behavior

Influences or guides actions and responses towards certain goals or in reaction to particular stimuli.

Adoption Studies

Research studies that compare similarities between adopted children and their biological and adoptive parents to understand the influence of genetic vs. environmental factors.

Genetics

The investigation into how traits are passed down from one generation to the next and the differences in these inherited traits.