What is an ecological disturbance?

Ecosystem Dynamics and Disturbances

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A type of ecosystem with high biodiversity
A minor change in weather patterns
A significant change in population sizes within an ecosystem
A stable ecosystem with no changes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a biome?
A type of plant species
A single species population
A large ecological zone defined by climate and organisms
A small pond ecosystem
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'carrying capacity' refer to?
The total biomass of an ecosystem
The maximum number of species in a biome
The number of ecosystems in a region
The number of individuals of a species an ecosystem can support
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ecologists define a dynamic ecosystem?
An ecosystem that never changes
An ecosystem with constant and predictable changes
An ecosystem with unpredictable and large changes
An ecosystem with no living organisms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic disturbance?
Invasive species
Predator-prey interaction
Disease outbreak
Volcanic eruption
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a biotic force in an ecosystem?
A force caused by non-living elements
A force caused by living organisms
A force that stabilizes the ecosystem
A force that increases biodiversity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can human activities act as a biotic disturbance?
By increasing biodiversity
By stabilizing ecosystems
By causing natural disasters
By introducing invasive species
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