Destructive outbreaks of pests are ____ in cultivated fields, which are low-diversity communities, than in natural communities with greater species richness.
A) less common
B) more common
C) equally common
D) most easily prevented
E) rarely occur

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Cultivated fields, being low-diversity environments, lack the natural checks and balances found in more diverse ecosystems, making them more susceptible to pest outbreaks.

Destructive Outbreaks of Pests Are ____ in Cultivated Fields, Which