The Ability of a Living System to Survive Moderate Disturbances

question 1

Multiple Choice

The ability of a living system to survive moderate disturbances is called ____.

• A) stability
• B) inertia
• C) constancy
• D) tipping point
• E) resilience

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Definitions:

Biconcave

Describes a shape that is curved inward on both sides, like a donut.

Opaque

A characteristic of materials that are not transparent or translucent; they do not allow light to pass through.

Vascular Tunic

Middle layer of the eye; contains many blood vessels.

Iris

Specialized portion of the vascular tunic; the “colored” portion of the eye that can be seen through the cornea.