Question

How can an increase in biodiversity lead to an increase in ecosystem stability?
a.
A more biodiverse ecosystem is not subject to change.
b.
A more biodiverse ecosystem has a higher chance of adapting to species changes.
c.
A more biodiverse ecosystem has fewer species types to balance.
d.
A more biodiverse ecosystem is subject to fewer natural disasters.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

A more biodiverse ecosystem has greater functional redundancy and a wider range of responses to change, so it's more likely to adapt when species abundances or environmental conditions shift.