Questions
Severe weather events can create ecological disturbances, which can impact biodiversity. Think about a singular severe weather situation you have experienced near your home or have witnessed on the news. In 3 as short as possible sentences, explain how that severe weather event created ecological disturbances that impacted biodiversity.
1. A hurricane caused flooding in the wetlands near my home, leading to the displacement of many species of plants and animals that rely on the wetland ecosystem for food and shelter.
2. The severe storms damaged the forest habitat near my town, causing trees to fall and disrupt the homes of many bird species, leading to a decrease in local bird populations.
3. A tornado tore through a nearby meadow, uprooting plants and destroying habitats for insects and small mammals, leading to a decrease in biodiversity in the area.