The equilibrium theory of island biogeography has become a fundamental principle in conservation biology. The principles of this theory are being applied to ________

A) setting regulations for national parks
B) managing isolated habitat patches
C) island species as a source for captive breeding
D) managing island endangered species
E) determining equilibria for ecosystem management


B

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is a common source of exceptionally large grains of quartz and feldspar?

A. Kimberlites B. Layered intrusions C. Hydrothermal deposits D. Pegmatites

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A) a solid medium. B) a liquid medium. C) a gaseous medium. D) both liquid and gaseous media.

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