Applying the Theory of Island Biogeography to Habitat Fragmentation, What

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Multiple Choice

Applying the theory of island biogeography to habitat fragmentation, what would be the best suggestion conservation managers could make to loggers to maintain the highest species diversity possible?

• A) Clear-cut all trees and replant them as quickly as possible.
• B) When logging, keep fragments large and near each other.
• C) When logging, keep fragments large and far from each other.
• D) When logging, keep fragments small and far from each other.
• E) After logging, burn fragment boundaries to eliminate edge effects.

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Definitions:

Inverse Demand Function

A mathematical function that expresses price as a function of quantity demanded, illustrating how the price necessary to sell a given quantity changes.

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service, often determined by supply and demand dynamics in the market.

Income

Funds accumulated over time from work or investing efforts, usually received systematically.

Utility Function

A representation in economics of how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods according to their level of satisfaction or happiness.