The Difference Between Geographic Isolation and Habitat Differentiation Is the

question 42

Multiple Choice

The difference between geographic isolation and habitat differentiation is the

• A) relative locations of two populations as speciation occurs.
• B) speed (tempo) at which two populations undergo speciation.
• C) amount of genetic variation that occurs among two gene pools as speciation occurs.
• D) identity of the phylogenetic kingdom or domain in which these phenomena occur.
• E) the ploidy of the two populations as speciation occurs.

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Definitions:

Traditional System

A social or economic system based on long-standing customs, practices, and traditions, often within specific communities or cultures.

Pollutants

Substances that contaminate the environment, causing harm or discomfort to organisms.

J-shaped Curve

The J-shaped curve describes a situation in growth patterns where, initially, the growth is slow, but after a certain point, it accelerates exponentially.

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped frequency distribution curve where most of the occurrences take place around the central peak and the probabilities of values further away from the mean taper off equally in both directions.