All of the options listed can be considered extreme disturbances to an ecosystem, but if we are looking for the one that is typically classified as an extreme disturbance, "hurricanes" would be the most fitting choice. Hurricanes can cause widespread and severe damage to ecosystems, including destruction of habitat, changes in water salinity, and loss of species.
Which is an extreme disturbance to any ecosystem?(1 point)
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extreme temperature change
extreme temperature change
coral bleaching
coral bleaching
hurricanes
hurricanes
elk overgrazing
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When an ecosystem is disturbed by fire or toxic chemicals, it affects(1 point)
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one type of food source in the ecosystem.
one type of food source in the ecosystem.
only a particular species in that ecosystem.
only a particular species in that ecosystem.
one type of habitat in the ecosystem.
one type of habitat in the ecosystem.
living things in that ecosystem.
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one type of food source in the ecosystem.
one type of food source in the ecosystem.
only a particular species in that ecosystem.
only a particular species in that ecosystem.
one type of habitat in the ecosystem.
one type of habitat in the ecosystem.
living things in that ecosystem.
The most accurate response is living things in that ecosystem. When an ecosystem is disturbed by fire or toxic chemicals, it affects various organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms, as well as the overall health of the ecosystem.
In a certain forest ecosystem, there are lions who prey on deer. The deer eat grass. Which of the following would be the consequences of the deer population increasing? (1 point)
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The lion population would stay the same.
The lion population would stay the same.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would decrease.
The plant population would decrease.
The lion population would decrease.
The lion population would decrease.
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The lion population would stay the same.
The lion population would stay the same.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would increase.
The plant population would decrease.
The plant population would decrease.
The lion population would decrease.
The lion population would decrease.
The most likely consequence of the deer population increasing is The plant population would decrease.
As the deer population grows, they would consume more grass and other vegetation, leading to a decline in plant population due to overgrazing. Depending on the dynamics of the ecosystem, this could also eventually impact the lion population, but the immediate consequence of an increase in deer would primarily affect plant life.
An example of a severe disruption to an ecosystem is(1 point)
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a thunderstorm that knocks down some trees.
a thunderstorm that knocks down some trees.
the loss of a river system due to contamination.
the loss of a river system due to contamination.
repurposing a building in a downtown area.
repurposing a building in a downtown area.
seasonal flooding of a river.
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a thunderstorm that knocks down some trees.
a thunderstorm that knocks down some trees.
the loss of a river system due to contamination.
the loss of a river system due to contamination.
repurposing a building in a downtown area.
repurposing a building in a downtown area.
seasonal flooding of a river.
The most appropriate choice for a severe disruption to an ecosystem is the loss of a river system due to contamination. This type of disruption can have significant and long-lasting effects on the entire ecosystem, impacting water quality, aquatic life, and surrounding habitats.
If an ecosystem is irreversibly destroyed, species unable to travel or adapt will(1 point)
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find additional mates.
find additional mates.
die out in the area.
die out in the area.
find a new food source.
find a new food source.
grow in population.
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find additional mates.
find additional mates.
die out in the area.
die out in the area.
find a new food source.
find a new food source.
grow in population.
If an ecosystem is irreversibly destroyed, species unable to travel or adapt will die out in the area. Without a suitable habitat or the ability to find new resources, these species would not be able to survive.