Which of the Following Experiments Would Help to Identify a Keystone

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experiments would help to identify a keystone species?

• A) introduce more of the suspected species into the area and observe the effects on other community members
• B) remove the suspected species from the area and observe the effects on other community members
• C) introduce an invasive species related to the suspected species into the area and observe the effects on the suspected species
• D) introduce additional individuals of the suspected species' food source into the area and observe the effects on community members

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Definitions:

Drains the Volcano

The process by which magma, gases, or fluids are released from the volcano, reducing pressure within the magma chamber.

Upwind

In the direction from which the wind is coming, often used to describe exposure to substances carried by the wind.

Nearby Slopes

Slopes in close proximity to a given location, often considered in geological studies and hazard assessments for potential risks like avalanches or landslides.

Island Arc

A curved chain of volcanic islands located at a tectonic plate margin, typically formed above a subducting plate.