Of the Following Ecosystem Types, Which Have Been Impacted the Most

Question

Of the following ecosystem types, which have been impacted the most by humans?
A) wetland and riparian
B) open and benthic ocean
C) desert and high alpine
D) taiga and second-growth forests
E) tundra and arctic

Accepted Answer

Wetland and riparian ecosystems have been greatly impacted by human activities such as agriculture, urbanization, and water diversion. These activities have led to loss of habitat, water pollution, and altered hydrology, affecting both plant and animal species.

B, C, D, and E: While these ecosystems have also been impacted by humans, they have not been impacted to the same extent as wetland and riparian ecosystems.