In the Equilibrium Model of Island Biogeography, the Immigration Rate

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the equilibrium model of island biogeography, the immigration rate to an island is assumed to depend mainly on

• A) distance from sources of migrants.
• B) island size.
• C) extinction rate.
• D) extent of introductions by human colonists.
• E) existence or lack of a climax community.

---

Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The specific amount of a product that buyers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Inelastic

Characterized by a low responsiveness of quantity demanded or supplied when there is a price change, signifying that changes in price have minimal impact on consumers' purchasing behavior.

Price Elastic

Describes a situation where the demand or supply of a good or service is highly sensitive to changes in price.

Measures

Measures refer to quantitative tools or methods used for assessing, comparing, or tracking performance or progress.