Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY
An ecosystem depends on many species to provide food and other resources and to keep its interactions balanced. A disease that wipes out several plant species removes producers and can disrupt food sources and habitats for many organisms. The other situations are normal events or affect only a small part of the ecosystem, so they are less likely to weaken its sustainability.
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