Natural Wilderness Should Be Protected as Is, Regardless of the Needs

question 22

Multiple Choice

Natural wilderness should be protected as is, regardless of the needs of humans, is an example of the __________________ point of view.

• A)conservationist
• B)economist
• C)ecologist
• D)preservationist
• E)environmentalist

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Definitions:

Trophic Level

The position an organism occupies in a food chain, defined by the number of steps it is from the primary source of energy.

Community Structure

The composition and arrangement of the biotic component in a particular area, often considering the diversity and abundance of species.

Species Richness

The number of species in a community.

Tropical Rain Forest

A lush, species-rich forest biome that occurs in tropical areas where the climate is very moist throughout the year. Tropical rain forests are also characterized by old, infertile soils.