Question

Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased by ________.

A. frequent immigrations of new species
B. stable conditions with no disturbance
C. moderate levels of disturbance
D. intensive disturbance by humans

Answer 1

A community's species diversity is increased by moderate levels of disturbance.

Option: (c)

Step-by-step explanation:

• The intermediate disturbance is the principle which states that the species will have a highest density at a disturbance which is intermediate between the rare disturbance and the rapid disturbance.

• Thus, a moderate level of disturbance and disturbance by humans can help to grow population of a species rapidly.

• Due to these disturbances, there is change in ecosystem which can create an environment for a species to develop further and taking over the population of the competitor species.