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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Definitions:

Cambodia

A country located in the southern portion of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia, known for its rich history, including the period of the Khmer Empire and the Angkor Wat temple complex.

Soviet Invasion

The military incursion by the Soviet Union into another country, often associated with Cold War era conflicts.

Afghanistan

A landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, noted for its complex history of war and strategic significance.

Mujahideen

Guerrilla fighters in Islamic countries, especially those who fought against Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the 1980s.