Human Activity Can Affect Metapopulations

question 69

Multiple Choice

Human activity can affect metapopulations. In the basic model of metapopulation dynamics, if humans improve the quality (and thus carrying capacity) of subpopulations, the probability of _____ and the proportion of occupied patches _____.

• A) extinction increases; decreases
• B) extinction decreases; increases
• C) colonization increases; increases
• D) colonization decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Bounded Rationality

The concept that decision-making is limited by the information available, the cognitive limitations of individuals, and the finite amount of time they have to make a decision.

Good Enough

A term that refers to a satisfactory solution or product that meets basic requirements without needing to be perfect.

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have been incurred and cannot be recovered, which should not influence future economic decisions.

Production

The process of creating goods or services using inputs like labor, capital, and raw materials.