Asked by autumn hodiste on Jun 16, 2024
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Which of the following is a natural disturbance?
A) a lightning strike resulting in a forest fire
B) an open pit mine
C) deforestation
D) slash and burn agriculture
Natural Disturbance
An event caused by non-human forces that significantly alters an ecosystem's structure or function.
Lightning Strike
A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.
Forest Fire
An uncontrolled fire that occurs in the wilderness, often in wooded areas, which can have both natural and human causes.
- Investigate the impact and result of environmental disturbances on the structure, performance, and variation of ecosystems.
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Learning Objectives
- Investigate the impact and result of environmental disturbances on the structure, performance, and variation of ecosystems.
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