In Some Areas, Cattle on an Open Range May Compact

Multiple Choice

In some areas, cattle on an open range may compact fragile soils while grazing. This can damage plant roots, leading to fewer, smaller plants, which may in turn cause cattle to graze more and work harder to obtain food. This is an example of a _______________

A) homeostatic system
B) food web
C) dynamic equilibrium
D) positive feedback loop
E) negative feedback loop