While Habitat Destruction by Humans Creates Fragmented Ecosystems, Fragmentation Can

question 4

Multiple Choice

While habitat destruction by humans creates fragmented ecosystems, fragmentation can also occur due to natural processes. Which of the following natural processes would most likely create a fragmented ecosystem?

• A)thunderstorm
• B)glacier movement
• C)blizzard
• D)volcanic eruption

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