Question

5.4 community stability worksheet
instructions: choose the best answer for each question.
only one attempt - 20 pts
1 multiple choice 1 point
what process describes predictable ecological changes following a disturbance?
evolution
specialization
succession
adaptation

Explanation:

• Evolution is the change in the heritable characteristics of biological populations over successive generations. It is not specifically about ecological changes following a disturbance.
• Specialization refers to the process by which an organism becomes more proficient at a particular task or function. It is not related to the described ecological process.
• Succession is the process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time, especially following a disturbance (such as a fire, flood, or human - made disturbance). It is a predictable series of changes.
• Adaptation is a trait that has become more common in a population due to natural selection. It is about an organism's trait, not the ecological community change.

Answer:

C. Succession