Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect of Fragmentation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of fragmentation of a large contiguous habitat?

• A) The amount of edge habitat decreases.
• B) The total amount of habitat decreases.
• C) The number of habitat patches increases.
• D) Patch isolation increases.

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Definitions:

Workfare

A government policy requiring individuals to perform work in return for certain benefits, such as unemployment assistance, aiming to reduce dependency on welfare systems.

Poverty Wages

Poverty wages refer to income levels from employment that are too low to meet basic living costs, often leading to poverty conditions for workers and their families.

Homeless Population

Individuals who lack stable and permanent housing, including those living on the streets, shelters, or in temporary accommodations.

Caste System

A form of social stratification where individuals' status is fixed at birth based on their parents' occupation and community membership, notably present in India.