Finding Only Leeches and Aquatic Worms in a Biological Assessment

question 20

Multiple Choice

Finding only leeches and aquatic worms in a biological assessment would indicate _________.

• A)some low levels of pollution
• B)slightly diminished oxygen levels
• C)clear water
• D)well-oxygenated water
• E)higher levels of pollution

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Definitions:

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a good or service exceeds its supply in a market.

Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government or a regulatory body, below which a particular good or service cannot legally be sold.

Surplus

An excess quantity, especially referring to the situation where supply exceeds demand in a market, often leading to a decrease in prices.

Binding Minimum Wage

A minimum wage rate that is set above the equilibrium wage in the labor market, causing potential unemployment by forcing employers to pay more than the market rate for labor.