An Event That Changes Resource Availability and Removes Individuals from a Community

Question

An event that changes resource availability and removes individuals from a community is a
A)predator effect.
B)competitor effect.
C)disturbance.
D)disease.
E)disaster.

Accepted Answer

A disturbance, such as a fire or flood, can drastically alter resource availability in a community and may also remove individuals from the population. This can lead to changes in the composition and dynamics of the community. The other options, such as predator or competitor effects, disease, or disaster, may also have impacts on resource availability and population size, but they do not necessarily involve a sudden change in the environment like a disturbance.