In a Simple Food Chain with 10% Efficiency, a Net

question 35

Multiple Choice

In a simple food chain with 10% efficiency, a net primary production rate at the first trophic level is 10,000 units. How many units are available to the fourth trophic level?

• A) 1000
• B) 100
• C) 10
• D) 1
• E) 0.1

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Definitions:

Stockholders' Equity

The owners' residual claim on a company's assets after deducting liabilities, often represented as share capital plus retained earnings.

Bondholder

An investor or institution that owns bonds issued by a corporation or government, entitling them to receive fixed interest payments and the return of principal at maturity.

Maturity

Maturity refers to the date on which the principal or face value of a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, becomes due and payable.

Debenture

A type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral but based on the creditworthiness and reputation of the issuer.