Question

Compared to an ecosystem with just a single stage of succession, an ecosystem with a variety of successional stages

a. has greater biodiversity.
b. has a much lower rate of primary productivity.
c. is more likely to experience forest fires.
d. is less likely to experience erosion.

Answer 1

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "b. has a much lower rate of primary productivity." Compared to an ecosystem with just a single stage of succession, an ecosystem with a variety of successional stages b. has a much lower rate of primary productivity.