Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ecosystem

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?

• A)all of the brook trout in a 500-square-hectare river drainage system
• B)the interactions between all plant and animal species in a savanna
• C)the plants,animals,and decomposers that inhabit an alpine meadow
• D)a pond and all of the various plant and animal species that live in it
• E)the interactions between all organisms and their desert environment

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Definitions:

Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological framework that emphasizes the influence of environmental factors, behaviors, and cognitive processes on learning and development.

Vicious Cycle

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Depression

A psychological disorder distinguished by an unrelenting depressed emotional state or a disconnection from usual interests, critically impacting daily life functionality.

Major Depressive Disorder

A condition of mental health marked by ceaseless gloominess or indifference towards usual pursuits, significantly encumbering daily routines.