NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In a grassland, ecosystem lions prey on wildebeest. The population of lions has declined steadily because of illegal hunting. What will most likely happen to the population of wildebeest?
A
The wildebeest population will decrease.
B
The wildebeest population will increase.
C
The wildebeest population will remain the same.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which ecosystem would be more likely to survive if a disease killed the grasses? The forest ecosystem, because most of the animals can eat other organisms.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer. Answer: Biodiversity prevents habitats from being destroyed by people. Maintaining diversity allows species to use up the resources in an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-3: -One way a population can increase its carrying capacity is by expanding into new niches. Limiting factors are biotic or abiotic environmental conditions that limit population growth in an ecosystem.

Detailed explanation-4: -How are a grassland ecosystem and a pond ecosystem connected? Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater from a pond. Pond animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater from the grassland. Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink salt water from a pond.

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