Leopards Require Large Amounts of Space in Order to Maintain

question 23

Multiple Choice

Leopards require large amounts of space in order to maintain viable population numbers. If conservation biologists establish reserves that are large enough to preserve populations of leopards, then:

• A)other species, endangered or not, will also be protected in that same area.
• B)other species that are prey for leopards will decline in number.
• C)other large predators should be removed from the preserve so the leopards can survive.
• D)other species will have to adapt to new predators.

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Definitions:

Pure Monopoly

An economic instance where only one supplier provides a unique product or service, facing no competition and thus controlling price and supply.

Standardized Product

Goods that are uniform in quality and specifications across producers and locations, making them interchangeable.

Large Number

A value that is significantly higher than the average in its context or comparison set.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by an extremely large number of sellers and buyers, homogeneous products, and the ease of entering and exiting the market.