If the Forest in Question #7 Were Re-Sampled a Year

question 44

Multiple Choice

If the forest in question #7 were re-sampled a year later, which of the following would best indicate that the forest had been adversely affected by adjacent development?

• A)the trees are showing rapid growth
• B)the biodiversity of the forest has decreased
• C)no one species is beginning to dominate the forest
• D)no uncommon species has become more numerous
• E)the species richness of the forest has increased

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Definitions:

Decentralization

The distribution of decision-making governance closer to the level of individual parts or locations within an organization, rather than concentrated at a central point of authority.

Senior Executives

Top-level managers or administrators in an organization responsible for making strategic decisions and overseeing the entire operation.

Complex

Consisting of many different and connected parts, making something difficult to understand or to find a solution for.

Formalization

The extent to which roles, rules, and procedures in an organization are standardized and written down.