The Range of a Species of Vole Starts Contracting at Its

question 71

Multiple Choice

The range of a species of vole starts contracting at its edges. Slowly, the contraction continues. Eventually, the population can persist only in what used to be the center of its range. Based on this information, the most likely cause of the range contraction is

• A) an invasive species.
• B) climate change.
• C) small population size effects.
• D) background extinction.

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Definitions:

Circular Reasoning

A fallacy in which the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of the premises.

Bandwagon Fallacy

A logical fallacy that argues something must be true or good because many people believe it or do it.

Argumentum Ad Baculum

A fallacy that uses the threat of force or intimidation to persuade others to accept a conclusion.

False Analogy

A logical fallacy where two unlike things are compared in an argument, leading to a misleading or flawed conclusion.