Question

Which of the following describes a benefit of

biodiversity to an ecosystem?

A. decreases the energy flow through the ecosystem

B. increases the maximum number of trophic levels

C. increases the maximum biomass of the ecosystem

D. allows the ecosystem to withstand environmental changes

Answer 1

D. allows the ecosystem to withstand environmental changes

Step-by-step explanation:

One very significant importance of biodiversity is that it allows the ecosystem to withstand changes in the environment.

Biodiversity is the variation of life forms on the earth.

• Due to instability in the ecosystem as a result of natural and human induced factors, a highly biodiverse system is able to tolerate these inconsistencies.
• A not so biodiverse system would crumble under environmental changes they cannot withstand.