Question

11 multiple choice 1 point what happens when biodiversity decreases? ecosystems become weaker and less stable humans gain more resources ecosystems become more stable more species adapt quickly clear my selection

Explanation:

Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability. A decrease in biodiversity means fewer species to perform ecological functions. Fewer species reduce the ecosystem's ability to withstand disturbances (like climate change, disease outbreaks). For example, in a forest with low biodiversity, if one tree species is affected by a pest, there are fewer alternative species to maintain oxygen production, soil stabilization, etc. So ecosystems become weaker. Humans depend on ecosystems for resources (like food from pollinators, clean water from healthy wetlands). Reduced biodiversity harms these resources. More stable ecosystems require a variety of species for redundancy in functions. Species adaptation is a long - term process and not facilitated by lower biodiversity.

Answer:

Ecosystems become weaker and less stable