Question

1. what happens if a keystone species is removed? the keystone species population increases. the entire ecosystem is negatively impacted. the ecosystem becomes healthier and more balanced. the keystone species becomes extinct.

Explanation:

A keystone species has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem relative to its abundance. Removing it disrupts the food - web and ecological processes, leading to negative impacts on the entire ecosystem.

Answer:

B. The entire ecosystem is negatively impacted.