Answer:
Higher biodiversity seems to be associated with a better response to disturbance events
Explanation:
Biodiversity means 'the variety of life'. Disturbance processes modify the environment and also affect demographic processes such as growth, recruitment, survivorship, etc., thereby producing changes in biodiversity. In an ecosystem, biodiversity contributes to its sustainability. In this regard, it has been shown that disturbance events are less important in species-rich ecosystems such as tropical wet forests compared to less rich ones (such as dry forests). The communities with higher biodiversity levels are known to be more productive in terms of biomass, and thus they seem to be more stable (and successful) to disturbance events.
The burning of fossil fuels does not contribute to ozone layer depletion.
The burning of fossil fuels leads to the release of gases such as oxides of nitrogen, sulfur, and carbon as well as particulate matter such as smoke, ashes, etc.
The oxides released from fossil fuel burning can cause global warming (carbon dioxide), acid rain (SO2), and air pollution (particulate matter).
Ozone layer depletion is caused by pollutants such as halocarbons, solvents, etc.
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Answer:
macroevolution
Explanation:
Macroevolution is said to be the evolutionary changes that occur on a larger scale beyond a single species as a result of evolutionary forces such as mutation, gene flow, genetic drift. Macroevolution, unlike microevolution, usually results into the emergence of two new species with pronounced changes. The event as illustrated in the question is an example of macroevolution.
Answer:
C. All plankton are closely related to plants.
Explanation:
Plankton are organisms found in water that exist in a drifting state. They are too small or weak to swim on their own, so they let the current or tide carry them. They are usually microscopic but include larger species as well, such as some crustaceans and jellyfish.
Phytoplankton are autothrophic plankton. This means that they produce their own food. They are primary producers and closely related to plants.
Zooplankton are heterotrophic plankton, which means that they feed on other organisms. They are animals and aren't closely related to plants.
Nekton are organisms found in water that swim actively.
Based on this information, we can conclude that statement C is the only incorrect statement.