Refer to the Graph, Which Models the Theory of Island

question 111

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph, which models the theory of island biogeography. The theory of island biogeography describes how immigration to an island from the mainland and extinction of species on the island interact to determine species diversity.According to the graph, which type of island would have the most species?

• A) A small island near the mainland
• B) A small island far from the mainland
• C) A large island near the mainland
• D) A large island far from the mainland
• E) A large island, regardless of distance from the mainland

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