Which of the Following Choices Best Explains,from an Ecological Perspective,why

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following choices best explains,from an ecological perspective,why there are laws that require a wildlife survey before certain building or other land-use projects may proceed?

• A) If a keystone species is found, it can be moved to another area where it will establish a new community of organisms.
• B) If the only local habitat for a keystone species is disturbed, the entire community of populations will be affected.
• C) If the species are surveyed before the land is used, they will all be more likely to survive the building project.
• D) If the species are surveyed before the land is used, they will all be more easily distributed to other habitats.

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