Match Each Description with the Appropriate Scientific Term

question 66

Multiple Choice

Match each description with the appropriate scientific term.
-diagram showing the inefficient transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next

• A)biogeochemical cycles
• B)ecological efficiency
• C)ecological pyramid
• D)generalized compartment model
• E)gross primary productivity
• F)limiting nutrient
• G)net primary productivity
• H)pyramid of biomass
• I)secondary productivity
• J)simulation modelling
• K)standing crop biomass
• L)trophic cascade

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Definitions:

Equity Investments-AFS

Acronym for Available-for-Sale, equity investments are securities not classified as held-for-trading or held-to-maturity, and can be sold in response to liquidity needs.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies where the investor has significant influence but does not have full control.

Fair Value Method

The fair value method is an accounting approach that measures assets and liabilities at estimates of their current market value rather than historical cost.

Historical Cost Method

An accounting technique that values an asset at its original purchase price, without adjustments for inflation or market value changes.