Which of the Following Is Considered as a Cause for the Significant

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered as a cause for the significant increase in bankruptcies?

• A) a decrease in the understanding of bankruptcy law
• B) a decrease in the price to complete the process by bankruptcy lawyers
• C) an increase in the number of involuntary bankruptcy cases initiated by creditors
• D) an increase in the ease with which some consumers can get credit

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Definitions:

Coevolution

The joint evolution of two closely interacting species; macroevolutionary pattern in which each species is a selective agent for traits of the other.

Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis

Species richness is greatest in communities in which disturbances are moderate in their magnitude and frequency.

Pioneer Species

Pioneer species are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, starting a chain of ecological succession that leads to increased biodiversity.

Exotic Species

Species that are introduced to a new area where they do not naturally occur, often leading to ecological disruptions.