Bottom of the Pyramid Refers to

question 359

Multiple Choice

Bottom of the pyramid refers to

• A)the largest and most powerful socioeconomic group of people in the world whose combined buying power essentially dominates the world's economy.
• B)the tenth lowest firm,in terms of market share,within any given industry.
• C)the last link in the chain between the manufacturer and the ultimate consumer.
• D)the department within a firm with the least input into how the organization operates.
• E)the largest,but poorest socioeconomic group of people in the world.

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Definitions:

Leaching

The process by which soluble materials are washed out from soil or wastes, often leading to contamination of waterways.

Nitrate Ions

An anionic form of nitrogen (NO3-) found in soil and water, often resulting from agricultural runoff, and crucial to the nitrogen cycle.

Phosphorus Reservoirs

Natural or artificial storage places for phosphorus, an essential nutrient for plants and animals.

Nitrogen Fixation

Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds in soil, making nitrogen accessible to living organisms.