3.7 - Ecosystem Stability and Equilibrium
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Practice Questions
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What is homeostasis in ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about how ecosystems function.
What does resilience mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how an ecosystem bounces back.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does homeostasis refer to in an ecosystem?
💡 Hint: Think about balance and equilibrium.
True or False: Ecosystems with higher biodiversity are generally less stable.
💡 Hint: Consider how diversity affects resilience.
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Analyze a disturbed ecosystem. Identify how homeostasis, resilience, and biodiversity interact to impact recovery.
💡 Hint: Look at example case studies of ecosystems after disturbances.
Evaluate the impacts of climate change on ecosystem stability. How do you expect homeostasis and resilience to be affected?
💡 Hint: Think about specific species on the brink of extinction due to climate change.
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