Question

select the correct answer. read the excerpt from \exploring the secrets of marsh happiness\ by noaa. characterizing an \unhappy,\ deteriorating tidal marsh is more complex because marshes can fall apart in many different ways. one finding contradicted a previous assumption: namely, that gains in marsh elevation and sediment indicate greater resilience. the authors say marshes with these characteristics performed inconsistently and often signaled the muddy mess that degrading marshes can become, not marsh health. what is the meaning of the word resilience as used in the excerpt? a. ability to be consistent b. ability to recover c. ability to defend itself d. ability to adjust to change

Explanation:

In the context, previous assumption was that gains in marsh elevation and sediment meant marsh was healthier and better - able to bounce - back from changes. Resilience generally means the ability to recover from difficulties. Here, it refers to the marsh's ability to recover.

Answer:

B. ability to recover