Why is biodiversity ecologically valuable?
a- it provides humans with food and shelter
b- it is reliable source of revenue
c- it establishes the foundation for food chains and food webs
d- it provides raw materials fore clothing and medicine
my answer is C
d,b,b,c,a these are the answers to that quick check i just took it and got 100% :)
Right.
Amanda is 100% right
thanks Amanda
Your answer is correct! Biodiversity is ecologically valuable because it establishes the foundation for food chains and food webs. Biodiversity refers to the variety of different species living in an ecosystem and the interactions among those species. Each species plays a specific role in the ecosystem, whether it is as a producer (such as plants), a consumer (such as animals), or a decomposer (such as bacteria). These interactions create a complex network of relationships known as food chains and food webs.
Food chains depict the flow of energy from one organism to another, while food webs show the interconnectedness of multiple food chains within an ecosystem. Biodiversity ensures that there are enough different species at each level of the food chain to sustain the entire ecosystem. If one species becomes extinct or declines in numbers, it can disrupt the balance of the food chain, affecting the abundance and well-being of other species.
By maintaining a diverse ecosystem, biodiversity provides a stable environment for many organisms to thrive and contributes to the overall health and resilience of ecosystems. It also promotes ecological services such as pollination, nutrient cycling, soil formation, and water purification.