Question
Volcanic eruptions can ___(1 point)
Responses
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
increase biodiversity.
increase biodiversity.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
draw animals to the area.
Responses
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
add nutrients to the surrounding soil.
increase biodiversity.
increase biodiversity.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
drastically alter the ecosystem.
draw animals to the area.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Volcanic eruptions can
**drastically alter the ecosystem.**
They can also potentially **add nutrients to the surrounding soil** and **increase biodiversity** over time as new habitats develop, but the immediate impact is often a dramatic alteration of the existing ecosystem. Additionally, animals may be drawn to the area once it begins to recover and stabilize.
**drastically alter the ecosystem.**
They can also potentially **add nutrients to the surrounding soil** and **increase biodiversity** over time as new habitats develop, but the immediate impact is often a dramatic alteration of the existing ecosystem. Additionally, animals may be drawn to the area once it begins to recover and stabilize.