What Does the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis Suggest

question 46

Multiple Choice

What does the intermediate disturbance hypothesis suggest?

• A) Species richness is lowest in communities experiencing fairly frequent disturbances of moderate intensity.
• B) Species richness is greatest in communities experiencing very frequent disturbances of moderate intensity.
• C) Species richness is greatest in communities experiencing fairly frequent disturbances of little intensity.
• D) Species richness is greatest in communities experiencing fairly frequent disturbances of moderate intensity.

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Definitions:

Synchrony

The simultaneous action or occurrence of events or processes.

Polarization

The process or phenomenon where a population or group becomes divided into opposing factions, often leading to heightened tensions and conflict based on differing beliefs, values, or ideologies.

Responsiveness

The quality of responding quickly and positively, or the ability of an organism or system to adjust to changes in conditions.

Synchrony

The simultaneous occurrence, operation, or action of two or more things.