Mass Extinctions

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mass extinctions

• A) remove many species, but they are usually replaced within a million years or less by an even greater diversity of life.
• B) mainly serve to "weed out" poorly adapted organisms and make room for new, better adapted species.
• C) remove well-adapted species and groups from the Earth, so that it may take millions of years for species diversity to recover.
• D) are caused by human activity and did not occur prior to the expansion of the Earth's human population.

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Definitions:

Temporal Discounting

The tendency to value immediate rewards more highly than future rewards, influencing decision-making and impulse control.

Short-Range Decisions

Choices or judgments made with immediate or near-term outcomes in mind, often without regard to long-term implications.

Long-Range Decisions

Choices or judgments that are made considering the future impact and outcomes over an extended period.

Practical Constraints

Limitations or restrictions arising from real-world circumstances, which can affect how tasks are performed or decisions are made.