Human Interference with the Reproduction of Another Species, with the Result

question 19

Multiple Choice

Human interference with the reproduction of another species, with the result that specific plants and animals become more useful to people and dependent on them is called

• A) domestication.
• B) sedentism.
• C) niche construction.
• D) dependency.

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Definitions:

Food

Nutritious substances that organisms consume or absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is the main constituent of Earth's streams, lakes, and oceans.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in which presenting a stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Stimulus

A stimulus is anything in the environment that one can respond to.