The Weak Coriolis Effect at the Equator Does Not Allow

question 17

True/False

The weak Coriolis effect at the equator does not allow tropical cyclones to form.

---

Definitions:

Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis

Species richness is greatest in communities in which disturbances are moderate in their magnitude and frequency.

Pioneer Species

Pioneer species are the first to colonize previously disrupted or damaged ecosystems, starting a chain of ecological succession that leads to increased biodiversity.

Exotic Species

Species that are introduced to a new area where they do not naturally occur, often leading to ecological disruptions.

Indicator Species

Organisms used as a sign or measure of the environmental conditions or changes in an ecosystem because of their sensitivity to such conditions.