Which of the Following Best Represents an Investigation of the Concept

Question

Which of the following best represents an investigation of the concept of a microclimate?
A) the effect of ambient temperature on the global loss of coral reefs
B) the seasonal population fluctuation of nurse sharks in coral reef communities
C) competitive interactions among various species of songbirds during spring migration
D) how sunlight intensity affects plant community composition in the transition zone between a forest and a meadow

Accepted Answer

Microclimates are small-scale climate variations, often influenced by specific local conditions such as sunlight, moisture, wind barriers, or soil composition. Option D, which examines how sunlight intensity affects plant community composition in a specific area (the transition zone between a forest and a meadow), directly investigates the concept of a microclimate by focusing on how a local environmental factor (sunlight intensity) influences the ecological characteristics of a small area.