You Are a Land Manager for the State of California

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are a land manager for the state of California.After the most recent round of wildfires the local community would like to help in deciding what animals will populate a local community park designed to promote biodiversity.You give them guidelines in choosing animals that,in addition to those related to population control,human safety and disease prevention,center on which statement below that accurately describes the role of an animal in the environment.

• A)All animals should have a portion of the environment that they obtain resources from, and do not compete for, to ensure their long-term health and survival.
• B)All animals should have a portion of the environment that they obtain resources from that requires competition between animals for resources to ensure only the fittest survive.
• C)All animals should have a portion of the environment that they obtain resources from and that promotes the realized niche as this is bigger than the fundamental niche.

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Definitions:

Resistance Stage

The second phase of the stress response, where the body tries to adapt to the stressor.

Approach-avoidance Conflict

A psychological situation where an individual is simultaneously attracted to and repelled by the same goal or object, often leading to stress and indecision.

Avoidance-avoidance

A psychological conflict that arises when an individual must choose between two unattractive options or outcomes.

Multiple Approach-avoidance

A conflict involving a choice between two or more options, each having both desirable and undesirable aspects leading to vacillation between them.