Which Statement Concerning Cowles's Early Work on Succession Is False

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning Cowles's early work on succession is false?

• A) American beach grass was found to act as an ecosystem engineer by trapping sand that provides refuge for other plants.
• B) Cowles assumed the principle of "space for time substitution."
• C) American beach grass was found to be the dominant plant species in the first stage of succession.
• D) Cowles assumed that plant assemblages most distant from the lake's edge were the youngest.

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Definitions:

Wage Differentials

The variation in wages among individuals for the same job or different jobs based on factors such as experience, education, and skill level.

Human Capital

The economic value of a worker's experience and skills, including factors like education and training.

Compensating Differentials

Wage differentials that compensate workers for job attributes, such as unpleasant conditions or risks, maintaining equilibrium across labor markets.

Wage Disparity

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