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Of the following factors that impact biodiversity, which one would be considered a micro-effect?(1 point)
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A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
Of the following factors that impact biodiversity, which one would be considered a micro-effect?(1 point)
Responses
A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
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A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
This option describes a localized effect within a specific ecosystem, which is characteristic of a micro-effect. In contrast, the other options describe larger-scale impacts that affect broader areas or ecosystems.
This option describes a localized effect within a specific ecosystem, which is characteristic of a micro-effect. In contrast, the other options describe larger-scale impacts that affect broader areas or ecosystems.