Which of the Following Is True About the Current Research

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the current research regarding forest fragmentation?

• A)Small patches of forest result in greater biodiversity of forest-interior species.
• B)Large patches of forest result in greater biodiversity of forest-exterior species.
• C)Small patches of forest result in lesser biodiversity of forest-interior species.
• D)Large patches of forest result in lesser biodiversity of forest-exterior species.

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Definitions:

Growth Rate

The rate at which a living organism or part of an organism increases in size.

Natural Resources

Materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain or ecological functions.

Biotic Potential

The maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under optimum environmental conditions.

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors that tend to restrict the biotic potential of an organism or population, affecting its growth and survival.