Organisms in an Ecosystem Are Linked to Their Physical Environment

question 134

Multiple Choice

Organisms in an ecosystem are linked to their physical environment through the cycling of _____ and the transfer of _____.

• A)energy; nutrients
• B)sunlight; nutrients
• C)nutrients; energy
• D)nutrients, sunlight
• E)nutrients; water

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Definitions:

Common-value Setting

An environment in which the value of an item or resource is the same for all participants but may be unknown at the time of transaction.

Oral Auctions

Auctions where items or services are offered to the highest bidder through spoken offers.

Sealed Bid Auctions

Auctions where bidders submit their bids in secret and the highest bidder wins, often used to ensure fair and unbiased bidding processes.

Risk Averse

A characteristic of individuals or entities that prefer to avoid risk, leading them to choose safer, more predictable options or investments.