Question 14 • SC332 Environmental Science B
Answer:
Natural change can benefit ecosystems by renewing habitats, recycling nutrients, and creating opportunities for new species to thrive. For example, some plants depend on fire to release seeds or clear space for new growth. However, change can also destroy habitat, reduce food or shelter, and cause populations to decline. Ecosystems may recover from gradual or familiar changes, but severe or rapid changes can be harmful, especially to species that cannot adapt or move.