The Production of New Organic Matter, or Biomass, by Autotrophs

question 34

Multiple Choice

The production of new organic matter, or biomass, by autotrophs in a system is called ________.

• A) primary production
• B) primary construction
• C) trophic production
• D) trophic gain
• E) autotrophic gain

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The expenditure experienced from not picking the immediate runner-up selection during a choice process.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage achieved when production becomes efficient, leading to a decrease in the per-unit cost as the volume of production increases.

Autarky

A situation where a country or economy operates in total self-sufficiency, without engaging in international trade.

Production Possibilities

The different quantities of various goods and services that an economy can produce with given resources and technology.