Question

How does access to sunlight affect the biodiversity of a river ecosystem?
a.
Sediment is limited in areas with little access to sunlight.
b.
Plant and animal life is limited in areas with little access to sunlight.
c.
Algae is more common in areas with less access to sunlight.
d.
Biodiversity is unaffected by access to sunlight.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Less sunlight reduces photosynthesis, limiting primary producers (plants and algae) and therefore the animals that depend on them, reducing biodiversity.