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which of these best describes ecosystem stability? (1 point)
a system that cannot recover from disturbance
the ability to stay balanced or recover over time
a system with only long-term changes
an ecosystem that never changes
Ecosystem stability refers to an ecosystem's capacity to maintain a balanced state, and if disrupted, to return to that balanced state over time. The other options are incorrect: a system that can't recover is unstable, ecosystems experience both short and long-term changes, and no ecosystem is completely unchanging.
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The ability to stay balanced or recover over time