Question

If the ecosystem is not altered in any way, which stage would be the most stable?

Question 10 options:

shrub


pine forest


grass


hardwood forest

Answer 1

In a stable ecosystem, the stage that is generally considered the most stable is the climax community, which tends to be a more mature and complex ecosystem. Among the options given, the **hardwood forest** is typically more stable than shrub, pine forest, or grassland ecosystems. This is because hardwood forests often have a greater biodiversity, more complex interactions among species, and better resilience to changes.

Therefore, the most stable stage would be the **hardwood forest**.