A Land Developer and Several Ecologists Are Discussing How a Parcel

question 62

Multiple Choice

A land developer and several ecologists are discussing how a parcel of private land should be developed while saving twenty hectares as natural habitat.The land developer suggests that the twenty hectares be divided into twenty separate one-hectare areas.The ecologists suggest that it would be better to have one intact parcel of twenty hectares.What is the significance of these different arrangements of the twenty hectares?

• A)There really is no difference; they should both work equally well.
• B)The isolated hectare plots increase the ability of individuals to disperse from one habitat to another.
• C)The isolated plots are more vulnerable to edge effects.
• D)The large plot will create more inbreeding in many species.

Acknowledge the impact of the digital divide on language representation online.

Understand the role of different Internet applications in day-to-day digital communication.

Clarify the concept and advantages of crowdsourcing and telecommuting.

Recognize the role of technology in education and workplace communication.

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Definitions:

Minimum Wage

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Income Effect

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