Adaptive Behaviours That Animals Engage in Depending on the Relative

question 131

Multiple Choice

Adaptive behaviours that animals engage in depending on the relative costs and benefits in the environment can be explained by:

• A) economic theories
• B) behavioural theories
• C) both of the above
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Preexisting Joints

Natural fractures or separations in rock that were present before any other types of deformation.

Open Space

Areas of land that are either naturally occurring or designated for recreational use, conservation, or urban planning, often lacking significant built structures.

Rock Avalanche

is a rapid, massive landslide consisting of rock debris flowing down a slope.

Debris Flow

A fast-moving mass of loose mud, rocks, and water that flows down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or rapid snowmelt.