Question

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


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

A decrease in biodiversity can reduce ecosystem productivity because fewer species (especially fewer primary producers or key functional species) can lower overall energy capture, nutrient cycling, and resilience, leading to reduced net productivity.