Question

Patterns seen in extinction throughout evolutionary time show mass extinction following major climate changes. How does biodiversity change after a mass extinction? a Biodiversity increases due to resources available that were not previously available. b Biodiversity decreases since there are no organisms left to reproduce. c Biodiversity does not change after a mass extinction. d Biodiversity increases since predators have more food now.

Answer 1

Option C is correct.

b Biodiversity decreases since there are no organisms left to reproduce.

Step-by-step explanation:

Any change in the climate or mass can effect the biodiversity badly. After the mass extinction there are no organisms to reproduce and proceed their generations further. So, the biodiversity decreases due to this.