Why Do Moderate Levels of Disturbance Result in an Increase

Multiple Choice

Why do moderate levels of disturbance result in an increase in community diversity?

A) Moderate levels of disturbance open up new habitats for less competitive species.
B) Dominant competitors increase in population at the exclusion of other species.
C) Environmental conditions are optimal after a disturbance,so native species thrive.
D) The resulting uniform habitat supports stability,which in turn supports diversity.
E) Less-competitive species evolve strategies to compete with the dominant species.