Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Plausible Hypothesis

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a plausible hypothesis for the causes of mass extinctions?

• A) Extraterrestrial events, such as meteorite or asteroid collisions
• B) Glaciations
• C) Massive volcanic activity
• D) Competition among organisms
• E) All of the above are considered plausible hypotheses.

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Definitions:

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Beers

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Maximizing Utility

The economic principle wherein individuals or firms seek to get the greatest satisfaction or return from their resources and choices, under the constraints they face.

Utility

A concept in economics that refers to the total satisfaction received from consuming a good or service.