Which of the Following Defines an Ecosystem

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defines an ecosystem?

• A) a group of organisms of the same species interacting together
• B) all of the living organisms in an area interacting together
• C) all living organisms and the nonliving environment interacting together
• D) aspects of the nonliving environment interacting together
• E) all the places on Earth where living organisms can be found

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Definitions:

Industry

It refers to the collection of businesses and operations involved in the production, manufacturing, or distribution of goods and services in a specific sector.

Four-firm Concentration Ratio

A metric that shows the total market share controlled by the four largest firms within an industry.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, similar products, and free entry and exit, leading to perfect competition.

Oligopoly

A market structure dominated by a small number of large firms, leading to limited competition and often strategic behavior among firms.