he number of species on an island usually _______ with the size of the island and _______ the distance       from the mainland to the island. increases; increases with increases; is unaffected by increases; decreases with  decreases; increases with decreases; is unaffected by

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The number of species on an island usually _______ with the size of the island and _______ the distance
      from the mainland to the island.

  1. increases; increases with
  2. increases; is unaffected by
  3. increases; decreases with
  4.  decreases; increases with
  5. decreases; is unaffected by
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