Loss of P to groundwater Is Likely to Be Most

question 24

Multiple Choice

Loss of P to groundwater is likely to be most significant for which type of soil?

• A)highly weathered tropical soils
• B)silt loam soils formed in windblown loess
• C)cultivated organic peat soils
• D)sandy soils under pine forests (Spodosols)
• E)calcareous soils

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often reflecting profits above minimum costs.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that suppliers are willing to sell.

Sellers Receive

The amount or proceeds that sellers get from selling goods or services in the market.

Producer Surplus

The extra benefit or profit that producers make when they sell a product for more than the minimum price they were willing to accept.