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Climate and Change in Ecosystems

Question 15 • SC332 Environmental Science B

How does change to an ecosystem that results in succession benefit the ecosystem?

Answer
A
it leads to an increased level of biodiversity
B
it leads to decreased productivity
C
it ends symbiosis between organisms
D
it allows ecosystems to operate independently of each other

Explanation

Ecological succession is the gradual change in an ecosystem’s community over time. As new species become established and habitats become more varied, the number and variety of organisms often increase. Therefore, succession can benefit an ecosystem by increasing biodiversity; it does not end symbiosis or make ecosystems operate independently.

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