A) They make ecosystems more resilient and adaptable B) They have no impact on ecological systems C) They can disrupt and degrade ecosystems through pollution, deforestation, and overfishing D) They always improve the balance in ecosystems
A) To maintain ecological balance and preserve resources for future generations B) To maximize short-term profits regardless of ecological consequences C) To avoid studying ecological systems D) To deplete resources as quickly as possible
A) The size of the ecosystem B) The speed of ecosystem changes C) The ability of an ecosystem to absorb and recover from disturbances D) The fragility of an ecosystem
A) Climate change has no impact on ecological systems B) Climate change always benefits ecological systems C) Climate change only affects human populations D) It can alter habitats, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to species extinction
A) The annual rainfall in an ecosystem B) The number of keystone species in an ecosystem C) The maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely D) The number of trophic levels in an ecosystem
A) The size of the population in an ecosystem B) The seasonal climate changes C) The cycling of elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus between living organisms and the environment D) The migration patterns of birds in an ecosystem
A) They can have both immediate and long-term impacts on ecosystem structure and function B) Disturbances only impact human populations C) Disturbances always benefit ecological systems D) Disturbances have no impact on ecological systems
A) Decomposers consume all primary producers in an ecosystem B) Decomposers break down organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil for primary producers C) Decomposers produce oxygen for other organisms in the ecosystem D) Decomposers compete with primary consumers for food |