Refer to the Figure

question 15

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
According to this representation of the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, why does diversity decline at more frequent and intense levels of disturbance?

• A) Because increasing competition reduces diversity
• B) Because mortality disrupts competitive exclusion
• C) Because mortality increases with more frequent or intense disturbance
• D) Because competitive exclusion increases with more frequent or intense disturbance

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Definitions:

Hierarchy

A system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals, families, or groups through a system of social hierarchy or stratification.

Social Stratification

A system by which society ranks categories of people in a hierarchy based on factors like wealth, income, race, education, and power.

Hierarchical Ranking

A system where entities are arranged in a graded order from lowest to highest based on certain criteria.