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RCMultiple Choice

Cumulative Midterm Exam

Question 16 • 26.3611055 ECSD Environmental Science FIC

Which of the following statements about biodiversity is not true?

Answer
A
Changes to biodiversity never occur naturally.
B
Changes to biodiversity can lead to a decrease in ecosystem stability.
C
Changes to biodiversity can positively and negatively affect on an ecosystem.
D
Changes to biodiversity can lead to an increase in ecosystem stability.

Explanation

Biodiversity can change naturally over time, as species adapt, migrate, or go extinct, so the claim that such changes never occur naturally is false. Changes in biodiversity can either reduce or increase ecosystem stability, and their effects on ecosystems can be positive or negative. Therefore, the incorrect statement is “Changes to biodiversity never occur naturally.”

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