Asked by damon

What is a possible cause for a decrease in ecosystem productivity?
a.
an increase in the biodiversity of the ecosystem
b.
a decrease of the biodiversity of an ecosystem
c.
the biodiversity of an ecosystem experiencing no change
d.
an ecosystem becoming more stable

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Correct answer: b. a decrease of the biodiversity of an ecosystem.

Explanation: Loss of species reduces functional roles (fewer producers, pollinators, nutrient-cyclers), lowers redundancy, and can disrupt food webs, all of which commonly reduce overall ecosystem (primary) productivity.