Refer to the Figure

question 59

Essay

Refer to the figure.
Figure 9
You are studying disturbance and succession patterns, focusing on data you collect in area 1, area 2, and area 3. Part A of the figure shows how the community type changed across each year sampled, and part B shows how the abiotic conditions changed across study years (no specific condition specified or units listed).
- According to the data in Figure 9, which area had the most stable community type in comparison to the changes in the abiotic conditions? Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Theory X

A management theory assuming that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can.

Behaviour Motivation

The drive behind individuals' actions, influenced by internal desires and external rewards.

Theory Y

A management concept that assumes employees are intrinsically motivated, enjoy their job duties, and work to better themselves without direct supervision.

Self-Directed

Capable of making decisions and guiding one's actions by oneself without external influence or direction.