Question
The Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico may be the most biologically diverse desert in the world. Extensive grazing has caused the flora and soil of this ecosystem to become unstable. How has biodiversity affected the sustainability of this ecosystem?
A.
Biodiversity has put this ecosystem at risk of being less sustainable in the future.
B.
Biodiversity has not changed this ecosystem's level of sustainability.
C.
Biodiversity has prevented this ecosystem from being sustainable.
D.
Biodiversity has helped this ecosystem remain sustainable.
A.
Biodiversity has put this ecosystem at risk of being less sustainable in the future.
B.
Biodiversity has not changed this ecosystem's level of sustainability.
C.
Biodiversity has prevented this ecosystem from being sustainable.
D.
Biodiversity has helped this ecosystem remain sustainable.
Answers
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D. Biodiversity has helped this ecosystem remain sustainable.
Biodiversity typically contributes to the resilience and stability of ecosystems. In the case of the Chihuahuan Desert, a diverse range of species can enhance ecosystem functions, such as soil formation, nutrient cycling, and pest regulation, which are crucial for the overall health and sustainability of the environment. However, it is essential to manage human activities, such as grazing, to protect this biodiversity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem.
Biodiversity typically contributes to the resilience and stability of ecosystems. In the case of the Chihuahuan Desert, a diverse range of species can enhance ecosystem functions, such as soil formation, nutrient cycling, and pest regulation, which are crucial for the overall health and sustainability of the environment. However, it is essential to manage human activities, such as grazing, to protect this biodiversity and ensure the long-term sustainability of the ecosystem.
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