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Climate and Change in Ecosystems

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Fish populations and other aquatic resources are likely to be affected by changes in what aquatic factors?
all of the above
Environmental factors can have various effects on ecosystems. In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage in several states along the Gulf Coast, including Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes due to flooding and other damage caused by the storm. What environmental impact would Hurricane Katrina not have caused?
early onset of spring
How does change to an ecosystem that results in succession benefit the ecosystem?
it leads to an increased level of biodiversity
Pollution is the only way that humans can cause changes to ecosystems
false
Succession occurs when environmental factors affecting an ecosystem change
True
Ecosystems change when _______.
all of the above
How do the benefits of natural change to ecosystems compare to the disadvantages?
The benefits outweigh the disadvantages.
Rising levels of carbon dioxide most likely
have a greater detrimental effect on the sea than the land.
Ecosystems have trouble adjusting to short-term changes.
false
Habitat change can occur through natural causes.
true
Environmental factors can cause various changes in ecosystems. Which of the following would most likely have the greatest lasting effect on an ecosystem?
change to the landscape from construction
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