Question

Which of the following could cause a habitat change? a. introduction of an invasive species b. a wildfire c. a mudslide d. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is option D

Habitat change can be caused due to natural disasters or can be caused due to the artificial means.

Introduction of invasive species can also lead to the change of habitat of native species.

Wild fire and mudslide can also lead to the habitat loss of the animals from their native place.

Hence, all the factors are responsible for the habitat change of the organism.

Answer 2

Answer: d. all of the above.

A habitat change is a natural phenomena in an ecosystem where a species move to other place due natural or man-made disturbances occurring in an ecosystem. These disturbances can be because of non-availability of resources, natural calamity like drought, flood, forest fires, mudslide etc., introduction of invasive species or predation. An introduction of invasive species will affect the prey population, the prey population will find the habitat not suitable for survival therefore, they will change the habitat. Wildfires and mudslide are natural calamities which will induce habitat change by the species.