Heavy Rains and Mudslides Cause a River to Change Course

question 11

Multiple Choice

Heavy rains and mudslides cause a river to change course, isolating two groups of lizards from one another. If they remain isolated for a long period of time,_____________.

• A)the groups will probably diverge genetically, and speciation may occur
• B)one group will probably become an endemic species
• C)one or both groups will probably become invasive species
• D)both groups will probably become native species
• E)one or both groups will probably emigrate

---

Definitions:

Routing

The process of selecting paths in a network along which to send network traffic.

Production Control

The systematic planning, coordination, and direction of all manufacturing activities and processes to achieve production objectives efficiently.

Just-in-time System

A production strategy that strives to improve a business's return on investment by reducing in-process inventory and associated carrying costs, delivering materials just as they are needed in the production process.

Responsibility

A duty or obligation to perform or refrain from performing certain actions, often associated with a specific role or position.