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Biosphere — Quiz

Question 9 • Earth and Space Science

How does biodiversity contribute to the ecosystem stability after a disturbance?

Answer
A
More species increase competition and reduce overall productivity.
B
Having many species limits access to water and sunlight within an ecosystem.
C
Biodiversity increases rainfall and prevents drought conditions from occurring.
D
Species diversity allows some organisms to compensate when others are impacted.

Explanation

With many different species, some may be less affected by a disturbance than others. Those surviving organisms can continue performing important ecosystem roles, such as pollination or nutrient cycling, helping the ecosystem recover and remain stable. This is why species diversity allows some organisms to compensate when others are impacted.

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