A Heterogeneous Area Consisting of a Patchwork of Distinctive Ecosystems

question 22

Multiple Choice

A heterogeneous area consisting of a patchwork of distinctive ecosystems is called a ________.

• A) habitat
• B) matrix
• C) landscape
• D) geographic unit
• E) community

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