Which of the Following Descriptions Best Represents the Gradual Model

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best represents the gradual model of speciation?

• A) Speciation occurs regularly as a result of the accumulation of many small changes.
• B) An isolated population differentiates quickly from its parent stock as it adapts to its local environment.
• C) Speciation occurs under unusual circumstances and therefore transitional fossils are hard to find.
• D) Species undergo little change over long periods interrupted only by short periods of rapid change.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Commitment

An obligation that extends beyond the current fiscal year, often related to contracts, investments, or financial agreements.

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, such as production, sales, and administration.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life, after depreciation has been deducted.

Useful Life

The estimated duration a fixed asset is expected to be economically useful to an organization, beyond which it may be depreciated or disposed of.