Understanding Homeostasis in Ecosystems
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Which of the following best describes homeostasis in an ecosystem?

  • A condition where plants take over the ecosystem
  • A process of maintaining balance in the ecosystem (correct)
  • A situation where animals starve due to lack of food
  • A state of imbalance in the ecosystem

    • What happens in an ecosystem if one thing changes?

  • The ecosystem becomes unstable and imbalanced (correct)
  • Nothing changes, everything remains the same
  • The animals starve due to lack of food
  • The plants take over and overcrowd the ecosystem

    • Why is it important for an ecosystem to maintain homeostasis?

  • To allow plants to take over the ecosystem
  • To prevent animals from starving
  • To keep everything in balance and running smoothly (correct)
  • To ensure a state of imbalance in the ecosystem

    • What can happen if there are too many plants and not enough animals in an ecosystem?

    <p>The plants will take over and overcrowd the ecosystem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if there are too many animals and not enough plants in an ecosystem?

    <p>The animals will starve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes homeostasis in an ecosystem?

    <p>Homeostasis is when an ecosystem maintains a balance and stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in maintaining homeostasis in an ecosystem?

    <p>Microorganisms help break down waste in an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if an ecosystem does not maintain homeostasis?

    <p>The ecosystem will become imbalanced and unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there are too many plants and not enough animals in an ecosystem?

    <p>The plants will take over and overcrowd the ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there are too many animals and not enough plants in an ecosystem?

    <p>The animals will starve due to lack of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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