Question

Compare the species diversity belween a pondand lake ecosystem at stable environmentalconditions.Which of the ecosystems would be less impactedby a change in environmental conditions?A.The pond ecosystern would be impacted less bychanges in environmental conditions because ithas a higher biodiversity.B.Both ecosystems would be impacted equallybecause their biodiversity is similar.C.Neither ecosystems would be impactedbecause biodiversity does not play a role inecosystem stability.D.The lake ecosystem would be impacted less bychanges in environmental conditions because ithas a higher biodiversity.

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D. The lake ecosystem would be impacted less by changes in environmental conditions because it has a higher biodiversity.

As we can see in the graph, the lake ecosystem has higher biodiversity compared to the pond. the greater the biodiversity in an ecosystem will lead to greater stabiltiy,