Question 20

Question

Which statement BEST describes how human activities can directly change the dynamic equilibrium of an ecosystem?

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a
A landfill begins sorting recyclable plastics out of the trash it receives.
b
Farmers begin using compost instead of nitrogen fertilizers to boost crop yields.
c
Chemical pesticides cause a decline in the honeybee population.
d
A wind farm causes a change in the feeding behavior of a species of bird.

Answer 1

c
Chemical pesticides cause a decline in the honeybee population.

This statement best describes how human activities can directly change the dynamic equilibrium of an ecosystem by affecting a specific species and disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.