Use the Following Figure to Answer the Question

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use the following figure to answer the question.

Based on the species-area plot in the figure, if habitable area on an island were reduced from 10,000 square kilometers (km²) to 1,000 km², roughly what percentage of the species would disappear?

• A) 0.3 percent
• B) 3 percent
• C) 30 percent
• D) 60 percent

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Definitions:

Conservatism

A political and social philosophy that promotes retaining traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization, often emphasizing authority, hierarchy, and property rights.

Economic Conservatives

Individuals or groups advocating for limited government intervention in the economy, low taxes, and free market principles.

Social Conservatives

Individuals or groups who advocate for the preservation of traditional values, customs, and practices, often emphasizing family values, religious beliefs, and national heritage.

Manuel Antonio Noriega

A Panamanian military officer and leader who was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989, notorious for his regime's human rights abuses and involvement in drug trafficking.