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Climate and Change in Ecosystems — Cumulative exam

Question 5 • SC332 Environmental Science B

Which of the following statements about biodiversity is true?

Answer
A
Changes to biodiversity always positively affect an ecosystem.
B
Changes to biodiversity always negatively affect an ecosystem.
C
Changes to biodiversity can positively and negatively affect an ecosystem.
D
Changes to biodiversity never affect an ecosystem.

Explanation

Changes in biodiversity can have different effects depending on which species change and how the ecosystem responds. For example, adding a species that supports pollination may benefit the ecosystem, while losing a keystone species may disrupt it. Therefore, the true statement is that changes to biodiversity can positively and negatively affect an ecosystem.

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