Four of the following explain the area effect on island diversity.Which one is the exception?
A) Larger islands have more habitats.
B) Smaller islands have more varied and higher elevations.
C) Larger islands intercept more colonizers.
D) Smaller islands have less complex topography.
E) Smaller islands have a greater probability of a species becoming extinct.

Question

Four of the following explain the area effect on island diversity.Which one is the exception?  
A) Larger islands have more habitats.
B) Smaller islands have more varied and higher elevations.
C) Larger islands intercept more colonizers.
D) Smaller islands have less complex topography.
E) Smaller islands have a greater probability of a species becoming extinct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is the exception because smaller islands typically have less varied and lower elevations compared to larger islands.

Four of the Following Explain the Area Effect on Island