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Question
The plants in a farm field have low biodiversity. Which outcome is most likely? (1 point)
Responses
Only a few animals visit the field to eat the plants.
Only a few animals visit the field to eat the plants.
The plants produce a variety of food crops, some more valuable than others.
The plants produce a variety of food crops, some more valuable than others.
A disease or animal pest spreads quickly through the plants in the field.
A disease or animal pest spreads quickly through the plants in the field.
The crop withstands extremes in weather, such as heavy rains or drought.
1 answer
The outcome that is most likely when the plants in a farm field have low biodiversity is:
A disease or animal pest spreads quickly through the plants in the field.
Low biodiversity can make crops more vulnerable to diseases and pests, as there are fewer genetic variations within the plant population to resist such threats.
