Apentix/AP Environmental Science/Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity/Question

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How does island biogeography inform the design of nature reserves?

A.Larger, connected reserves preserve more species

B.Many tiny isolated reserves are best

C.Reserve shape never matters

D.Only mainland parks conserve species

Explanation

Core Concept

Big reserves mimic large islands (lower extinction), and corridors between patches act like short distances (higher immigration).

Correct Answer

ALarger, connected reserves preserve more species

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