A North American grassland is usually more productive when it contains diverse plant communities. How does the biodiversity of a North American grassland affect its sustainability?

A.

The biodiversity allows all plant communities to survive when the ecosystem experiences severe weather.
B.

The biodiversity prevents all plant communities from surviving when the ecosystem experiences a heat wave.
C
.

The biodiversity prevents some plant communities from surviving when the ecosystem experiences consistent weather patterns.
D.

The biodiversity allows some plant communities to survive when the ecosystem experiences slightly different weather patterns.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

A. The biodiversity allows all plant communities to survive when the ecosystem experiences severe weather.

Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, enabling various plant species to withstand and adapt to environmental changes, including severe weather events. Diverse plant communities contribute to the overall stability and sustainability of the grassland ecosystem.