Question

which statement best describes the relationship between diverse plant species and wildlife as it is described in the article?
a. diverse plant species maintain wildlife ecosystems at the cost of crop yields.
b. diverse plant species attract and support various beneficial wildlife species.
c. diverse wildlife species enable monoculture crops to grow more diverse.
d. diverse plant species attract wildlife that impair monoculture crops.

Explanation:

Diverse plant species create habitats, offer food sources, etc., which attract and support beneficial wildlife such as pollinators and pest - controlling animals. Option A's mention of cost to crop yields is not relevant to the relationship between plants and wildlife. Option C has the wrong causal direction as it's about wildlife affecting crop diversity instead of plants affecting wildlife. Option D focuses on negative impacts of wildlife attracted by plants, while the general relationship is more about support and attraction of beneficial wildlife.

Answer:

B. Diverse plant species attract and support various beneficial wildlife species.