Question

If one type of organism described in the passage were removed from an ecosystem, what would happen to the ecosystem? Explain your answer using evidence from the passage.

a) There will be a decrease in biodiversity affecting the balance of the ecosystem.
b) The ecosystem will become more resilient to environmental changes.
c) The ecosystem will experience a surge in population growth.
d) There will be no significant impact on the ecosystem's stability.

Answer 1

If one type of organism described in the passage were removed from an ecosystem, there would be a decrease in biodiversity affecting the balance of the ecosystem(option a).

Step-by-step explanation:

If one type of organism described in the passage were removed from an ecosystem, there would be a decrease in biodiversity affecting the balance of the ecosystem. The passage explains that high biodiversity makes ecosystems more stable, and the loss of just one species can have a "domino" effect, resulting in the extinction of other species and greatly affecting the stability of the whole ecosystem.

Therefore, option a) There will be a decrease in biodiversity affecting the balance of the ecosystem, is the correct answer.