The development of a shopping mall can split a natural habitat into smaller parts. this effect is known as a) biodiversity. eliminate b) habitat preservation. c) habitat fragmentation. d) biological magnification.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) makes it difficult for the respiratory system to deliver oxygen to the lungs. the scientist wants to use a computer simulation to model how copd affects heart rate and respiratory rate during exercise. she will compare the results of the simulation to the results she gathered in her previous study. which of the following would be an appropriate dependent variable for the new study?