Question

An ecosystem experiences a massive flood that washesaway soil and kills organisms.Which statement is true?A. Only abiotic factors were affected by this disturbance, andover time, the ecosystem may be able to return to stability.B. Biotic and abiotic factors were affected by the disturbance,and the ecosystem can never return to stability.c. Biotic and abiotic factors were affected by the disturbance,but over time, the ecosystem may be able to return tostability.D. Only biotic factors were affected by the disturbance, andover time, a new type of ecosystem may develop.

Answer 1

As we know ecosystems are resilient to disturbance, one more than others, so in this scenario, the disturbance was extreme nonetheless by succession the ecosystem will recover and find a new balance state, therefore we can say that the correct answer is option C.