When Marginal Costs Are Rising

question 352

Multiple Choice

When marginal costs are rising

• A) marginal physical product is also rising.
• B) marginal physical product is falling.
• C) average physical product is rising.
• D) average physical product is falling.

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Definitions:

Soil Erosion

The process by which topsoil is removed from the ground, often due to water, wind, or agricultural activities, leading to reduced soil fertility and increased environmental degradation.

Land Degradation

The decline in the quality of land due to various factors, including deforestation, overgrazing, improper irrigation practices, and industrial activity, leading to reduced agricultural productivity.

Polyculture

The cultivation of multiple species of plants and animals simultaneously in the same area, promoting biodiversity and ecological balance.

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