Figure 53.11
-Which of the following statements regarding Figure 53.11 is true?
A)Immigration rates are higher on smaller islands.
B)Extinction rates are highest on large islands close to the mainland.
C)Species richness should be higher on larger islands close to mainland.
D)Species diversity should be highest on larger islands away from mainland.

Question

Figure 53.11 
-Which of the following statements regarding Figure 53.11 is true?
A)Immigration rates are higher on smaller islands. 
B)Extinction rates are highest on large islands close to the mainland. 
C)Species richness should be higher on larger islands close to mainland. 
D)Species diversity should be highest on larger islands away from mainland.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Figure 53.11 shows a graph depicting the relationship between the distance of an island from the mainland and the number of species present on that island. The graph shows a positive correlation between the two variables, with species richness being higher on larger islands close to the mainland. Therefore, statement C is correct. Statements A, B, and D are not supported by the data in the graph.

Figure 53.11 -Which of the Following Statements Regarding Figure 53.11 Is True