Question

14 multiple choice 1 point which statement best summarizes the role of succession in ecosystems? succession only occurs in aquatic systems succession permanently reduces biodiversity succession allows ecosystems to recover and rebuild after disturbance succession decreases stability and resilience

Explanation:

• Succession only occurs in aquatic systems: Incorrect. Succession occurs in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Succession permanently reduces biodiversity: Incorrect. Succession usually increases biodiversity over time as more complex communities develop.
• Succession allows ecosystems to recover and rebuild after disturbance: Correct. Ecological succession is the process by which an ecosystem recovers and changes over time after a disturbance (like a fire, flood, or human - caused disruption).
• Succession decreases stability and resilience: Incorrect. As succession progresses, ecosystems generally become more stable and resilient.

Answer:

Succession allows ecosystems to recover and rebuild after disturbance.