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.

Which island would likely have the lowest extinction rate?
A) A
B) C
C) D
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.

Which island would likely have the lowest extinction rate?
A) A 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to MacArthur and Wilson's island equilibrium model, larger islands with a greater distance from the mainland tend to have lower extinction rates. Island A is the largest and farthest from the mainland compared to the other islands, so it is expected to have the lowest extinction rate.

Use the Following Diagram of Five Islands Formed at Around