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A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
A hurricane destroys a coral reef.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants.
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
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The factor that would be considered a micro-effect is:
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
This scenario represents a localized change in an ecosystem, which directly affects the immediate area, making it a micro-level event impacting biodiversity. The other options describe larger-scale events or changes that would be considered macro-effects.
