Use the following diagram of five islands formed at around the same time near a particular mainland, as well as MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model principles to answer the question.

Imagine these are tropical islands. Which island would likely encounter the highest rate of species extinction if these islands were subject to unregulated, commercial logging in the rainforest?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) E

Question

Use the following diagram of five islands formed at around the same time near a particular mainland, as well as MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model principles to answer the question.

Imagine these are tropical islands. Which island would likely encounter the highest rate of species extinction if these islands were subject to unregulated, commercial logging in the rainforest?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model, larger islands generally have higher species diversity and lower extinction rates compared to smaller islands. Island C is the largest of the five islands, and therefore, is likely to have a higher species diversity and lower extinction rate compared to the other islands. If unregulated commercial logging occurs, it would lead to a loss of habitat and resources, and smaller islands with fewer resources will be more vulnerable to the impacts of commercial logging. Therefore, island C is the least likely to encounter the highest rate of species extinction.

Use the Following Diagram of Five Islands Formed at Around