Grazers Can Change Climax Communities Because They

question 45

Multiple Choice

Grazers can change climax communities because they

• A) consume palatable plants.
• B) inhibit plants that are not resistant to trampling.
• C) alter soil conditions with their waste.
• D) alter natural predator-prey dynamics.

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SAT

A standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States, assessing readiness for college-level work.

Sample

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Independent Variable

The variable manipulated by the researcher that is assumed to lead to changes in the dependent variable.

"Knew It All Along" Phenomenon

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