Question

reases. View Available Hint(s) For a circular or square patch of habitat, the ratio of edge habitat to interior habitat __________ as the size of the patch decreases. decreases increases in square patches and decreases in circular patches increases remains unchanged increases in circular patches and decreases in square patches

Answer 1

Answer:

increases

Explanation:

Habitat is defined as a particular environment where a group of organisms normally lives. Some examples of habitat include, among others, forests, deserts, lakes, grasslands, etc. Moreover, an edge habitat refers to a habitat area that is in contact with another. This part of the habitat has ecological importance because it is used by many species in order to find food, refuge and rest. In the question above, it is expected that a greater number of smaller habitats increase edge habitat surface area when compared to the interior habitat area. The ratio between the edge habitat surface area and total habitat area may have a huge impact on entire ecosystems.