Asked by Pierce Brelinsky on Jun 14, 2024

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Ecosystems are based on complex interactions between communities. What are possible consequences from a disruption of these interactions?

A) increases in pollution
B) increases in biodiversity
C) increases in extinctions
D) decreases in pollution
E) decreases in extinctions

Ecosystem Interactions

These are the dynamic relationships and exchanges between organisms and their environment within an ecosystem, including predation, competition, and mutualism.

Pollution

Any environmental change that adversely affects the lives and health of living organisms.

Extinctions

refer to the complete disappearance of a species from Earth, often caused by environmental changes, human activities, or other factors.

  • Comprehend the impact of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem function.
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AA
Adlina Abd SamadJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Disruption of complex interactions between communities in ecosystems can lead to chain reactions that can ultimately result in extinctions of certain species.