When a Number of Individuals Occupy the Same Relative Economic

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a number of individuals occupy the same relative economic rank in the stratification system, they form a(n)

• A) oligarchy.
• B) hierarchy.
• C) social class.
• D) social caste.

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Definitions:

Scramble Competition

A type of competition in which individuals vie for limited resources, leading to the resource being evenly distributed among competitors.

People Overpopulation

A situation in which there are too many people in a given geographic area; results in pollution, environmental degradation, and resource depletion. Compare with consumption overpopulation.

Developing Nations

Countries with a lower level of industrialization, a lower standard of living, and a lower Human Development Index compared to developed countries.

Interference Competition

A situation where one species directly inhibits another from accessing a resource.