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