A healthy, forest ecosystem in the northwest is home to elk, mule deer, chipmunks, ground squirrels, and a variety of plants. What is the relationship between biodiversity and available resources?
A. Biodiversity is not affected by changes to the available resources.
B. Biodiversity decreases the amount of available resources.
C. Biodiversity increases with abundant resources and decreases when resources are scarce.
D. Biodiversity decreases with abundant resources and increases when resources are scarce.
Answer (1)
C. Biodiversity increases with abundant resources and decreases when resources are scarce.Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in an ecosystem. When resources such as food, water, and shelter are abundant, more species can thrive, leading to higher biodiversity. Conversely, when resources become scarce, competition increases, and some species may decline or disappear, reducing biodiversity. This pattern is observed in many ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and aquatic environments.[tex][/tex]
