As Shown in the Above Graph, Neither Radiation nor Matter

question 39

Multiple Choice

As shown in the above graph, neither radiation nor matter dominated for __________.

• A) ˜10⁴ years
• B) ˜10⁵ years
• C) ˜10⁶ years
• D) ˜1 second

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Definitions:

Predation

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Payoff Asymmetry Hypothesis

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Territory

An area that an animal or group of animals consistently defends against conspecifics or sometimes predators, often for resources or mating rights.

Economic Defensibility

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