In Yellowstone National Park, Elk Preferred to Browse on Specific

question 226

Multiple Choice

In Yellowstone National Park, elk preferred to browse on specific plants, such as willow and aspen trees.The rapid increase in elk after wolves were removed resulted in what change, if any, to the community structure of the area?

• A) There was no change; communities tend to remain balanced regardless of organisms' feeding habits.
• B) Willow and aspen were stimulated to outcompete each other.
• C) Willow and aspen were stimulated to grow faster, increasing forest density.
• D) Willow and aspen were depleted, and the forest eventually changed to meadow habitat.
• E) Wolves returned naturally and restored the balance of the ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Face-to-Face Interaction

Direct interaction between individuals, characterized by nonverbal cues, immediate feedback, and personal engagement.

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Group Cohesiveness

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