Question

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

coral bleaching
coral bleaching

hurricanes
hurricanes

extreme temperature change
extreme temperature change

elk overgrazing

Answer 1

All of the options listed can be considered disturbances to an ecosystem, but the most extreme disturbance among them is typically **hurricanes**. Hurricanes can cause widespread destruction, altering habitats, displacing or killing organisms, and changing the physical environment significantly. While coral bleaching, extreme temperature changes, and elk overgrazing are also serious disturbances, hurricanes usually have a more immediate and dramatic impact on ecosystems.