Question

Which is an extreme disturbance to any ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses

hurricanes
hurricanes

elk overgrazing
elk overgrazing

coral bleaching
coral bleaching

extreme temperature change

Answer 1

All of the options listed can be considered disturbances to an ecosystem, but if we had to choose one that is typically characterized as an "extreme disturbance," **hurricanes** would fit that definition best. Hurricanes can cause widespread destruction and significantly alter habitats, whereas the other options, while impactful, may not have the same level of immediate and widespread destructive power.

So the answer is:
**hurricanes**