Which Statement Best Describes a Keystone Species

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes a keystone species?

• A)a species that takes up a great deal of space in a community
• B)an abundant species that may or may not affect other species
• C)a rare species that has a strong effect on its community
• D)a common species that has a strong effect on its community

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Definitions:

Capital

Resources, including financial assets, equipment, and buildings, used to produce goods and services.

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods that are used in the production of other goods and services, such as machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Consumables

Items or products that are intended to be used up and replaced.

Inflationary Premium

The component of interest rates or yields on financial instruments that compensates investors for the anticipated erosion of purchasing power due to inflation.