What factor can best be used to distinguish a disturbance from a stress in a community?
A) The strength of the effect and the amount of area it covers
B) Whether it is biotic or abiotic
C) Whether it is naturally caused or caused by humans
D) Whether it acts by chemical or physical factors
E) Whether it physically injures or kills, or simply reduces growth and reproduction

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Physical injury or death is a more severe impact than reduction of growth and reproduction. Therefore, if a factor physically injures or kills individuals in the community, it is more likely to be a disturbance than a stress.

What Factor Can Best Be Used to Distinguish a Disturbance