Environmental Science for AP* (2nd Edition)

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1464108684
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Unit 8 - AP Environmental Science Practice Exam - Section 1: Multiple-Choice Questions - Page 727: 6

Answer

(e)

Work Step by Step

The concept of SLOSS (single large or several small) refers to the debate over whether it is better to protect a species' habitat with a single large reserve or several smaller reserves. While factors like the monetary cost, genetic diversity, movement between habitats, and amount of edge habitat are important considerations, the IUCN risk categorization of the species is not directly related to this concept. The answer is (e).
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