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Biosphere — Quiz

Question 8 • Earth and Space Science

Which ecosystem would likely experience the most disruption if a second drought occurred one month later?

Answer
A
prairie grassland
B
tropical forest
C
monoculture field
D
alpine meadow

Explanation

A monoculture field contains mostly one crop species, so a drought can affect nearly all the plants in the same way. If another drought follows just one month later, the crops may not have recovered, causing especially widespread disruption. More diverse ecosystems are generally better able to withstand disturbance because some species may tolerate dry conditions better than others.

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