Which scenario(s) would provide support for the intermediate disturbance hypothesis? Select all that apply.
_____ High species richness in a valley that is sheltered from extreme weather and has very infrequent fires.
_____ High species diversity in a bay that is sheltered from the effects of most storms, but is affected by hurricanes and extreme storm surges.
_____ Low species diversity on a savannah with frequent fires, high predation, and human encroachment.
_____ High species diversity on a large, ancient mountain in the tropics that is well-protected as a nature preserve and covered in lush rainforest.
_____ High species diversity in an area of coral reefs with a number of shipwrecks.
_____ High species richness in a valley that is sheltered from extreme weather and has very infrequent fires.
__X__ High species diversity in a bay that is sheltered from the effects of most storms, but is affected by hurricanes and extreme storm surges.
__X__ Low species diversity on a savannah with frequent fires, high predation, and human encroachment.
_____ High species diversity on a large, ancient mountain in the tropics that is well-protected as a nature preserve and covered in lush rainforest.
__X__ High species diversity in an area of coral reefs with a number of shipwrecks.
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