Which of the Following Statements Applies to an Ecosystem with a High

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to an ecosystem with a high level of biodiversity?

• A)The ecosystem will have a higher rate of photosynthesis than a similar ecosystem with a lower biodiversity.
• B)Resource partitioning will occur more easily in an ecosystem that has a high level of biodiversity.
• C)The food web will be more complex and will have a greater number of connections within it.
• D)Areas of high biodiversity are economically more valuable than areas with limited biodiversity.
• E)All of these apply to an ecosystem with high biodiversity.

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