What Is a Categorical Reason

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Multiple Choice

What is a categorical reason?

• A) A reason that applies to us only because acting on it will make us better off
• B) A reason that applies to us only because acting on it will get us what we want
• C) A reason that applies to us regardless of whether acting on it gets us what we want
• D) A reason that applies to us only if we accept its authority

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Definitions:

Keystone Species

A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its natural environment relative to its abundance, often influencing the structure and biodiversity of the ecosystem.

Range of Tolerance

is the breadth of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) within which a particular species can survive and reproduce.

Niche

In ecology, a role or position that an organism or species has in its environment, including how it obtains its food, how it interacts with other organisms, and its contribution to the ecosystem.

Biodiversity

Refers to the wide range of plants, animals, and microorganisms existing within different ecosystems, essential for ecological balance and resilience.