Suppose That You Have 900 Km² to Devote to a Core

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you have 900 km² to devote to a core natural area. All other things being equal, which arrangement would best foster the preservation of biodiversity?
(1) A single area that is 30 km × 30 km
(2) A single area that is 10 km × 90 km
(3) Two areas that are each 10 km × 45 km

• A) Arrangement 1
• B) Arrangement 2
• C) Arrangement 3
• D) Arrangements 1 and 2 are equally good, and both are better than 3.

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Colour Vision

The capability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Vision Clarity

The sharpness and clearness of vision, often measured by the ability to discern letters or numbers at a specified distance.

Eye Movements

The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, which can be important in visual tracking, reading, and expressing emotions.

Saccades

Rapid, ballistic movements of the eyes that abruptly change the point of fixation, allowing the visual system to quickly move from one object of interest to another.