Both ________________ and ________________ Can Change Local Species Diversity but Not

question 22

Multiple Choice

Both ________________ and ________________ can change local species diversity but not global species diversity.

• A)speciation; immigration
• B)extirpation; extinction
• C)immigration; extirpation
• D)speciation; extinction
• E)emigration; extinction

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence.

Early Maturation

The process whereby children or adolescents reach physical and sexual development sooner than their peers, which can have various social and psychological effects.

Nonverbal Cognitive Development

The progression of mental abilities and processing without the use of language, including the understanding of symbols, puzzles, and visual reasoning.

Early Maturation

Describes the earlier than average development and growth of children or adolescents, particularly in terms of puberty.