What will most likely occur if a fire or other natural disaster damages an ecosystem?

Answer 1

Having vegetation of different ages results a greater variety plant and animal life in the forest. Most grasses and shrubs grow well after fires, and many animals are attracted to forage on the new growth.

the forest would be minimized, and if the producers dont grow face enough the organisms that eat the producers will die out and so will the producers and so will the organisms that eat the other organisms etc

Answer 2

* Secondary succession ------- * One of the first measurable effects of forest fire can be the loss of biological diversity. Frequent fires can mean that some plants become locally extinct, and with them the fauna that depends on those plants. * Frequent fires can also result in soil erosion, because the protective cover is removed, allowing runoff to carry away the soil. A secondary impact can sometimes be the silting up of creeks and waterways. * The normal, static condition of a natural environment tends to resist the invasion of exotic weeds and pests, since there are generally few niches available for new species to take hold. When local plants have been destroyed, even temporarily, opportunities are created for foreign species to take over and supplant the indigenous species.

Answer 3

After a long period of time, the ecosystem will return to its original state. because

The ecosystem was harmed but not completely destroyed by the fire. It will eventually return to its original state. That specific ecosystem would actually benefit from the fire, as this adds important nutrients to the soil that help life grow. This is often done and is called a prescribed burn, where controlled fires are purposely lit. This also prevents the possibility of a major crown fire.

Answer 4

The answer would be the producers, consumers, decompsers and all the other biotic and abiotic elements would get burned and destroyed which affects what will happen in the future.

Answer 5

An ecosystem similar to the original one will eventually be reestablished if the climate is stable.

Answer 6

1. The ecosystem would eventually return to its original state.