Sumatran Rhino Populations Have Declined Steadily to a Point near Extinction.Because

question 72

Multiple Choice

Sumatran rhino populations have declined steadily to a point near extinction.Because of its population decline,this unusual forest-dwelling rhino is near its

• A)carrying capacity and is officially listed as threatened.
• B)carrying capacity and is officially listed as endangered.
• C)critical number and is officially listed as threatened.
• D)critical number and is officially listed as endangered.

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage process (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) described by Hans Selye that the body goes through in response to stress.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response where the body reacts to a perceived threat by preparing for fight or flight.

Bad Stress

Negative psychological or physical response to perceived pressures or threats, often affecting health and well-being.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the body's response to stress, activating the "fight or flight" mechanism.