Which of the following is NOT considered a natural disturbance to ecosystems?

Ecosystem Resilience and Disturbances

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Climate change
Wildfires
Urban development
New predators
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does resistance in an ecosystem refer to?
The ability to increase biodiversity
The ability to adapt to new predators
The ability to remain unchanged despite disturbances
The ability to recover quickly from disturbances
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which type of ecosystem is most likely to remain unchanged by a disturbance?
Forest ecosystems
Urban ecosystems
Aquatic ecosystems
Desert ecosystems
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus when discussing resilience in ecosystems?
The increase in biodiversity
The introduction of new species
The ability to resist change
The speed of recovery after a disturbance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do resilient ecosystems respond to repeated disturbances?
They become less resilient over time
They remain unchanged
They become more resilient
They lose biodiversity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a breaking point in a resistant ecosystem?
A point where the ecosystem can no longer remain unchanged
A point where the ecosystem becomes more resilient
A point where new species are introduced
A point where biodiversity increases
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the intermediate disturbance hypothesis suggest?
Frequent disturbances decrease biodiversity
Only severe disturbances affect biodiversity
Intermediate disturbances increase biodiversity
No disturbances lead to higher biodiversity
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