If Climate Change Eliminates a Predator That Is a Keystone

question 80

Multiple Choice

If climate change eliminates a predator that is a keystone species,how will the ecosystem change?

• A) The ecosystem will be slightly damaged.
• B) Prey will eventually become extinct.
• C) The ecosystem will eventually recover.
• D) The ecosystem will be irreversible damaged.
• E) The predator will be replaced and the ecosystem balance restored.

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