Question
A) Imagine the environment of an ecosystem changes such that it floods more often. Which
species would most likely increase in numbers in this new environment? (1 point)
a mammal species that burrows underground
an insect species that lives on the leaves of short bushes
a flightless bird species that makes its nest on the ground
a tree species that is tolerant of excess water
species would most likely increase in numbers in this new environment? (1 point)
a mammal species that burrows underground
an insect species that lives on the leaves of short bushes
a flightless bird species that makes its nest on the ground
a tree species that is tolerant of excess water
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In a flooded environment, the species most likely to increase in numbers would be **a tree species that is tolerant of excess water**. This is because such species would be well-adapted to the conditions created by more frequent flooding, allowing them to thrive where other species might struggle.