With Regard to the Size of a Marine Protected Area

question 25

Multiple Choice

With regard to the size of a marine protected area (MPA) ,you would expect a MPA that is 50% of the size of an adjacent MPA to be __________ at protecting a fish population.

• A) Less effective
• B) More effective
• C) Just as effective as a larger MPA
• D) 50% less effective

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Definitions:

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Annually Balanced Budget

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Contractionary Gap

A situation where the aggregate output in an economy is below its potential output, leading to unemployment and underutilized resources.