. Think about a heatwave you have experienced near your home or have witnessed on the news. In 3 as short as possible sentences, explain how the severe weather event created ecological disturbances that impacted biodiversity.
1. The extreme heat caused by the heatwave led to drought conditions, resulting in a decrease in water availability for plants and animals, leading to a decline in their populations.
2. Increased temperatures and prolonged heatwaves can also lead to increased forest fires, destroying large areas of habitats and causing the loss of diverse species.
3. The heatwave can disrupt the food chain, as high temperatures can lead to decreased reproduction rates and survival rates of certain species, leading to imbalances in ecosystems and impacts on overall biodiversity.