An Ecologist Wants to Study What Plants Colonize a Site

question 49

Multiple Choice

An ecologist wants to study what plants colonize a site after a volcano has erupted.She plans to compare what plant species were once there with what plant species begin to grow in a matter of a few months.What term best describes the process she is interested in studying?

• A) Unnatural history experiment
• B) Ecological succession
• C) Organismal ecology
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Gardner's Theory

A theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting people have different kinds of intelligences, such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, and spatial.

Spearman's Theory

A theory of intelligence proposing that general intelligence (g factor) underlies all cognitive abilities, thus explaining overall performance on mental ability tests.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory suggesting that intelligence is composed of various distinct types, each one relating to a specific cognitive capacity.

"g" Factor

A theoretical construct suggesting that a general intelligence factor underlies specific cognitive abilities.