Which of the Following Best Explains Why Food Chains Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why food chains are sometimes short?

• A) only a single species of herbivore feeds on each plant species
• B) local extinction of a species causes extinction of the other species in its food chain
• C) the transfer of energy from one trophic level to the next higher level is inefficient
• D) predator species tend to be less diverse and less abundant than prey species

Comprehend the role of news media as agenda setters.

Identify the criteria by which news is considered newsworthy.

Differentiate between source bias and pack journalism.

Elucidate the concept of virtual democracy.

---

Definitions:

Template-Matching Theory

A theory of recognition that posits individuals use stored templates or patterns in their memory to recognize objects.

Texture

The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, material, or substance.

Shading

A technique used in drawing and painting to create depth, contrast, and a sense of volume by varying the darkness of color or pencil marks.

Edges

Edges in visual perception are the boundaries or contours where two different areas meet, playing a crucial role in object recognition and scene understanding.