A Change in Demand for a Resource Can Be Caused

question 16

Multiple Choice

A change in demand for a resource can be caused by

• A)proportion of economic rent in the total earnings of the resource
• B)opportunity cost of the resource
• C)price of the resource
• D)a change in the number of firms producing the final product
• E)ease with which resources can be put to alternative uses

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Definitions:

Domestication

The process by which humans modify the genetic features of plants and animals to accentuate traits that are beneficial for humankind.

Disturbed Habitats

Natural environments that have been altered or degraded by human activities or natural events, affecting the native species and ecosystem balance.

Plant Variants

Refers to the different genetic types or forms of plants within a species, resulting from natural selection, breeding, or genetic modification.

Bone Structure

The internal framework composed of bones that supports and shapes the body of an organism, providing protection to vital organs and enabling movement.