The Equilibrium Model of Island Biogeography Predicts

question 2

Multiple Choice

The equilibrium model of island biogeography predicts

• A) large islands, nearer a source of colonists, will support the fewest number of species.
• B) small islands, farther from a source of colonists, will support the fewest number of species.
• C) small islands, nearer a source of colonists, will support the fewest number of species.
• D) large islands, farther from a source of colonists, will support the greatest number of species.
• E) both large islands, farther from a source of colonists, will support the greatest number of species and small islands, farther from a source of colonists, will support the fewest number of species.

---

Definitions:

Neural Center

Specialized regions in the brain composed of neurons that are responsible for processing specific types of information.

Disgusting Food

Food items that elicit a strong, negative emotional response based on taste, smell, or the idea of the food itself.

Insula

A region of the brain deep within the cerebral cortex that plays roles in processing emotions, empathy, and visceral functions.

Lie Detector Test

A test that uses a polygraph machine to measure physiological responses believed to indicate lying or truthfulness.