Which of the Following Statements Is a Likely Explanation for Why

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a likely explanation for why invasive species take over communities into which they have been introduced?

• A) Invasive species are less efficient than native species in competing for the limited resources of the environment.
• B) Invasive species are not held in check by the predators and agents of disease that have always been in place for native species.
• C) Invasive species have a higher reproductive potential than native species.
• D) Invasive species come from geographically isolated regions, so when they are introduced to regions where there is more competition, they thrive.

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Definitions:

R

In electrical engineering, "R" typically refers to resistance, which is a measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current.

Apparent Power

The product of the current and voltage in an AC circuit, measured in volt-amperes, not necessarily equal to the actual power consumed.

RC Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit in which a resistor and a capacitor are connected in parallel, affecting the impedance and phase angle of the overall circuit.

R

A symbol commonly used to represent resistance in an electrical circuit, measured in ohms.