Figure 52.11
-According to Figure 52.11, a species has the highest chance of extinction when
A) the island is large and close to the mainland.
B) the island is large and remote.
C) the island is small and close to the mainland.
D) the island is small and remote.

Question

Figure 52.11
-According to Figure 52.11, a species has the highest chance of extinction when
A) the island is large and close to the mainland. 
B) the island is large and remote. 
C) the island is small and close to the mainland. 
D) the island is small and remote.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Figure 52.11, the highest chance of extinction for a species is when the island is small and remote. This can be seen by the intersection of the two curves, which shows that as island size decreases and isolation increases, the extinction rate of species increases rapidly. A small and remote island has a smaller gene pool and is more vulnerable to environmental perturbations, making it difficult for species to adapt and survive.

Figure 52.11 -According to Figure 52.11, a Species Has the Highest Chance