Which Statement Best Reflects the Relationship Between a Disturbance and an Alternative

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the relationship between a disturbance and an alternative stable state?

• A) Many communities alter between stable states on a seasonal basis, which is not a true disturbance.
• B) A community will achieve an alternative stable state only after a major disturbance.
• C) An alternative stable state will not happen in aquatic communities, where there is no fire and water is not limiting.
• D) Communities can alternate among stable states in the absence of disturbance.

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Formal Statement

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