Question

question 19 of 25
why might an ecosystem remain stable over thousands of years?
a. climax communities will always survive catastrophic events.
b. succession prevents rapid recycling of materials in an ecosystem.
c. even though populations may change slightly, the ecosystem stays in homeostasis.
d. dynamic equilibrium means that prey populations decrease to support predator populations.

Explanation:

Homeostasis allows ecosystems to maintain stability despite small - scale population changes. Climax communities don't always survive catastrophes. Succession aids in material cycling, not prevents it. Dynamic equilibrium is about a balance between predator - prey, not just prey decreasing to support predators.

Answer:

C. Even though populations may change slightly, the ecosystem stays in homeostasis.