The ________ of an ecosystem is based on whether the population in the system destroys the natural resources of that system.

A broad ecological system's preservation is based on

Maintaining intact ecosystems may __________.A.lead to uncontrolled growth of plant and animal populationsB.result in water scarcity and mudslidesC.require deforestation in areas where crops need to be grownD.prevent disease outbreaks and harm from natural disasters

Explain which ecosystem is more resilient by describing what would happen to each if the wrasse went extinct.

Losses of usable energy between successive trophic levels in an ecosystem are best accounted for by which of the following?ResponsesThe first law of thermodynamicsThe first law of thermodynamicsThe second law of thermodynamicsThe second law of thermodynamicsThe law of conservation of matterThe law of conservation of matterThe process of ecological successionThe process of ecological successionLimiting factors in the ecosystem

Discuss what you think would happen if decomposers and detritivores were removed from an ecosystem.