The Living World: Biodiversity

The plants' geographic distribution might remain unchanged due to adaptation.

The plants may develop gradual resistance to higher temperatures.

The plants may increase their reproductive rates to maintain population size.

The plants may experience thermal stress leading to a decrease in biodiversity.

Seasonal variation in temperature within historical norms

A slight increase in the population of native herbivores

Extended drought reducing water availability

The introduction of another tree species with similar bark texture

A diverse diet consisting of various food types.

Specialized feeding habits that rely on a single food source.

High reproductive rates with short gestation periods.

A large population size spread over a wide area.

Anecdotal reports from indigenous communities citing more abundant wildlife sightings after local forest preservation initiatives were implemented.

Long-term data showing increased biomass accumulation and soil organic carbon in undisturbed old-growth forests compared to managed forests.

Short-term observations indicating rapid tree growth rates but no significant change in total forest carbon pools within preserved areas.

Government statistics demonstrating higher employment rates within forestry management industries following conservation policy changes.

Slight variations in salinity levels that do not significantly affect osmoregulation processes among resident organisms.

Variation in genetic diversity among foundational plant species contributing to differential adaptive capacities.

Temperature differences prior to the event causing negligible physiological stress on aquatic fauna populations.

Equal rates of sediment deposition which would typically have minimal impact on structural habitat features post-event.

Range of Tolerance

Symbiosis

Niche Partitioning

Carrying Capacity

Optimal range

Zones of intolerance

Zone of physiological stress

Pioneer community stage

INCORRECT 3. It has no significant effect on pH but can cause thermal stratification that impacts species distribution.

INCORRECT 1. It can increase the pH, leading to eutrophication and increased algal blooms.

INCORRECT 2. It can stabilize the pH, resulting in a more consistent environment that supports biodiversity.

CORRECT. It can lower the pH, making the water more acidic and harming acid-sensitive organisms.

Succession thresholds

Climax stages

Tolerance limits

Biotic potential

Via increased research efforts studying fish behavior and reproduction to improve conservation strategies.

By enhancing marine protected areas where fishing is limited or prohibited altogether.

Through implementation of fisheries management techniques like quotas and seasonal restrictions.

By removing too many adult fish resulting in insufficient breeding stock to maintain populations.