Which Condition in an Ecosystem Would Be Considered a Disturbance

question 196

Multiple Choice

Which condition in an ecosystem would be considered a disturbance, as opposed to a stress?

• A) Low temperatures prevent reproduction of a plant.
• B) High temperatures increase death rates of young fish.
• C) Decreased food resources cause increased competition among small mammals.
• D) A chemical pollutant disrupts reproductive cycles in fish.
• E) A major flood covers a large floodplain area with water and sediment, killing plants.

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