Asked by Janelle Lightbourne on Jul 08, 2024
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What is among the immediate effects of a natural disturbance?
A) maintaining the status quo and releasing resources
B) changing conditions and releasing nutrients
C) changing conditions and uptake of resources
D) maintaining the status quo and uptake of resources
Natural Disturbance
Events occurring in nature, such as forest fires, floods, and hurricanes, that disrupt ecosystem structures and functions but can also lead to biodiversity and regeneration.
Status Quo
A term denoting the existing state or condition of affairs.
Nutrients
Essential chemicals needed by organisms to grow and function properly, often required in small amounts and obtained from the environment or diet.
- Review the function and aftermath of disruptions on the organization, mechanism, and diversity of ecological systems.
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Karan CheemaJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Natural disturbances, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, can alter the physical and biological conditions of an ecosystem. This can lead to the release of nutrients as well as changes in nutrient uptake and cycling within the ecosystem. The other options, maintaining the status quo and uptake of resources, do not accurately reflect the immediate effects of natural disturbances.
Learning Objectives
- Review the function and aftermath of disruptions on the organization, mechanism, and diversity of ecological systems.