Chapter 5, Problem 35A

Summary Introduction

Introduction :

Biodiversity is often lost in an environment due to which the abiotic and biotic factors that required a healthy ecosystem are no longer available. Due to certain human activities, such as mining, the land is placed in a state that does not support biodiversity. Biological communities could recover the affected area from natural and man-made disasters. They may require a longer time to recover it if the impact was larger.

Answer to Problem 35A

Correct answer :

The correct answer is option (A) lightning strike

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer :

Option (A)lightning strike. The lightning strike is a natural disaster that affects very little area than theothers and requires the least amount of recovery time. So, the correct answer is option (A).

Explanation for incorrect answer :

Option (B) meteor strike. Meteor strike is a naturaldisaster that affects largest area and requires the highest recovery time. So, this is an incorrect option.

Option (C) tsunami. Tsunami is a natural disaster that also affects larger area but requires less recovery time. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (D) volcanic eruption. Volcanic eruption is a natural disaster that affects larger area but less than meteor strike and requires less recovery time than meteor strike. So, this is an incorrect answer.