What Is a Likely Result of a Mass Extinction

question 63

Multiple Choice

What is a likely result of a mass extinction?

• A)creation of "empty niche space" that can stimulate radiation of surviving groups
• B)elimination of non-beneficial alleles from gene pools
• C)increase in the rate of new mutations
• D)decrease in the rate of new mutations

---

Definitions:

Semiotics

The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation, often applied in the analysis of language, literature, and culture.

World View

refers to the fundamental cognitive orientation of an individual or society encompassing the entirety of the individual or society's knowledge and point of view.

Praxeology

Praxeology is the study of human action and conduct, particularly in the context of economic theories, focusing on the logical implications of human choice and behavior.

Association for Assessment

A professional organization dedicated to promoting standards, research, and best practices in the field of assessment.