Which of the Following Is an Accurate Definition of Primary

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an accurate definition of primary productivity?

• A) The rate at which a standing crop is produced or the volume at which plants photosynthesize.
• B) The rate at which biomass is produced per unit area or volume through photosynthesis
• C) The formation of essential plant structures
• D) The rate of formation of essential plant structures over a photosynthetic period.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Exchange

A transaction where both parties agree to trade goods or services by choice.

Perfect Competition

A market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single buyer or seller can affect prices.

Marginal Cost (MC)

The increase in total cost that results from producing 1 more unit of output. Marginal costs reflect changes in variable costs.

Marginal Cost

The financial increment incurred by the production of an extra unit of a product or service.