You Notice a Stream That Has Extremely Clear Water

question 22

Multiple Choice

You notice a stream that has extremely clear water.Which of the following potential observations might explain the clarity of the stream?

• A) There appears to be a large amount of fertilizer runoff from a nearby habitat
• B) There is a large canopy of trees that block much of the sunlight
• C) The water temperature is very high and dissolved oxygen levels very high
• D) You test the water and determine there is a high concentration of nitrogenous compounds.

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Definitions:

Monopolies

Market structures characterized by a single seller dominating the market, with no close substitutes for the product or service offered, leading to reduced competition.

Trusts

Legal entities that companies form to consolidate their market power and limit competition, often associated with monopolies in historical contexts.

Monopoly Pricing

A market situation where a single firm controls the production and sale of a product with no close substitutes, allowing it to charge higher prices.

Late 1800s

A period characterized by significant industrial, social, and technological changes, occurring in the 19th century.