Question

Which of the following statements about biodiversity is true?
a.
Changes to biodiversity always positively affect an ecosystem.
b.
Changes to biodiversity always negatively affect an ecosystem.
c.
Changes to biodiversity can positively and negatively affect an ecosystem.
d.
Changes to biodiversity never affect an ecosystem.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C

Changes to biodiversity can have both positive and negative effects on an ecosystem depending on the type of change (loss, gain, introduction of invasives), the species involved, and the ecosystem context.