Question

Some islands are formed by volcanic eruptions, and the islands provide habitats for many organisms. What is another way volcanic eruptions can benefit an ecosystem?

A.
providing fertile soil
B.
blocking sunlight with ash clouds
C.
maintaining a warm ocean temperature
D.
transporting seeds

Answer 1

Volcanic eruptions help provide fertile soils (Option A)

Step-by-step explanation:

There have been numerous confirmation of the existence of fertile lands around regions known to have experienced volcanic activities. The regions around Mount Vesuvius is not an exception even though volcanic activities around the region are over thousands of years ago.

This is because, when Volcano occurred in such regions, it deposited volcanic materials rich in minerals. The materials are then weathered or broken down by the action of water or erosion to release nutrients into the soil.