AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt

A volcanic island 500 km from the mainland and a similar island 50 km away have different richness because

A.the distant island receives fewer immigrants
B.the distant island has different rock chemistry
C.extinction rates differ between them
D.climate prevents all life on the far island

Explanation

Core Concept

Distance filters arrivals; identical area with different distance gives different immigration rates — hence different richness.

Correct Answer

Athe distant island receives fewer immigrants

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