Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Applies to Volcanic

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately applies to volcanic oceanic islands shortly after the land has cooled enough to support life?

• A) There are mass extinctions, which lead to multiple bottleneck effects.
• B) There are major evolutionary innovations, which lead to rafting to nearby continents.
• C) There are a variety of empty ecological niches, which lead to adaptive radiation.
• D) There are adaptive radiations, which lead to multiple founder effects.

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Definitions:

Treatment Groups

Collectives of participants in a clinical research trial who are subjected to specific interventions to evaluate the effects of those interventions on particular outcomes.

Preliminary Interviews

Initial meetings or conversations conducted to gather basic information before a formal process or investigation.

Potential Group Members

Individuals who could become part of a group based on shared interests, goals, or characteristics.

Sociogram

A graphical representation of the relationships within a group, often used to highlight the social dynamics and connections.