Scenario In East Java, Indonesia, a Mud Volcano Has Been Erupting

question 25

Multiple Choice

Scenario
In East Java, Indonesia, a mud volcano has been erupting since 2006. One controversial hypothesis is that the mud volcano in East Java is erupting because a gas mining company was drilling a deep hole nearby. When a mud volcano erupts, hot water deep below the earth's surface mixes with various minerals, and this mud spews out over the surface of the earth. The hot mud flow destroys organismal habitats, including the homes and livelihoods of people.
-When the mud volcano stops erupting, the disturbed area will be colonized by a variety of species. This process of colonization is called ________.

• A)biological magnification
• B)species diversity
• C)ecological succession
• D)disturbance

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Definitions:

Nuts

Edible seeds enclosed in a hard shell, often characterized by their high fat and protein content.

Berries

Small, pulpy, and often edible fruits, typically juicy, rounded, brightly colored, and seed-containing.

Utility Function

A formula or mapping that indicates the level of happiness or preference an individual assigns to various bundles of goods or services, used in decision-making analysis.

Cocoa

A powder made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, used in the making of chocolate, as well as in baking and cooking.