Which of the Following Statements About Disturbances Is False

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disturbances is false?

• A) They are always caused by biotic factors.
• B) They can be beneficial to some species.
• C) They can be caused by keystone species.
• D) Small disturbances are more common than large ones, but large disturbances have a greater overall effect.
• E) All of the above are true; none is false.

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