When a Large,contiguous Area of Habitat Is Reduced in Area

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a large,contiguous area of habitat is reduced in area and divided into smaller,more scattered patches,the process is called ____.

• A) habitat elimination
• B) habitat exploitation
• C) resource partitioning
• D) habitat fragmentation
• E) resource loss

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Definitions:

Pint

A unit of volume measurement used chiefly in the U.K. and the U.S., equal to half a quart or approximately 568 milliliters in the U.K. and 473 milliliters in the U.S.

Pt

Refers to the chemical element Platinum with the atomic number 78, known for its use in catalysts and jewelry.

Fluid Ounce

A unit of volume used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.57 ml.

Fl Oz

A unit of volume measurement equal to one fluid ounce, commonly used in the United States.