Figure 54.7 -In Looking at the Species- Area Plot in the Figure

question 15

Multiple Choice

Figure 54.7
-In looking at the species- area plot in the figure above, what can be concluded?

• A) Number of bird species increases exponentially with island area.
• B) Diversity is independent from island area.
• C) Number of bird species is different on various islands.
• D) Number of bird species increases linearly with island area.

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