Based on the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis, a Community's Species Diversity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased by

• A) frequent massive disturbance.
• B) stable conditions with no disturbance.
• C) moderate levels of disturbance.
• D) human intervention to eliminate disturbance.
• E) intensive disturbance by humans.

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Definitions:

Monetary Multiplier

The ratio of the change in the money supply to the change in reserves, indicating the potential increase in money supply through the banking system.

Legal Reserve Ratio

The minimum fraction of customer deposits and notes that each commercial bank must hold as reserves rather than lend out, often set by central banks.

Reserve Requirement

A regulation that sets the minimum reserves each bank must hold to customer deposits and notes, intended to ensure bank liquidity and financial stability.

Excess Reserves

Funds held by banks over and above the legally mandated requirements to back deposits.