After a Large-Scale Disturbance,such as a Volcanic Eruption or a Major

question 45

Multiple Choice

After a large-scale disturbance,such as a volcanic eruption or a major hurricane,

• A) all disturbed systems will eventually return to their original states.
• B) some disturbed systems will recover,but most will suffer extinction.
• C) some disturbed systems will recover,but only with the help of restoration ecology.
• D) some disturbed systems will recover,while severely disturbed ones will undergo ecological transition to a different system.
• E) most disturbed systems will recover and function normally,but they will have very low species diversity.

---

Definitions:

Prediction

The process of making an educated guess about a future event based on current or past information.

Line Graph

A type of chart used to visualize data points over time by connecting them with straight line segments.

Behavioral Data

Information collected about the actions or responses of individuals, typically used to analyze and modify behavior through various interventions.

Reversal Design

An experimental design in behavioral research to determine the effects of a treatment by introducing, removing, and then reintroducing the treatment.