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Modest Disturbances in Ecosystems Quick Check
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Which is an extreme disturbance to any ecosystem?(1 point)
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coral bleaching
coral bleaching

elk overgrazing
elk overgrazing

extreme temperature change
extreme temperature change

hurricanes
hurricanes
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Answer 1

All of the options listed can be considered disturbances to ecosystems, but if you need to choose the one that is typically viewed as an extreme disturbance, **hurricanes** are often classified this way. Hurricanes cause significant and immediate changes to ecosystems, including physical destruction and alterations to habitats.

So, the best answer would be **hurricanes**.