Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ecosystem

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ecosystem?

• A)all of the brook trout in a 500 hectare² river drainage system
• B)the plants, animals, and decomposers that inhabit an alpine meadow
• C)a pond and all of the plant and animal species that live in it
• D)the intricate interactions of the various plant and animal species on a savanna during a drought
• E)interactions between all of the organisms and their physical environment in a tropical rain forest

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Definitions:

Punishment

The application of an aversive stimulus following some behaviour designed to decrease the probability of that behaviour.

Modelling

The process of creating representations of complex systems or behaviors to simplify analysis and understanding.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement is a behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable condition strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Behaviour

Refers to the actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to their environment.