Question

coral reefs like the one shown above are home to hundreds of thousands of species. this includes anemones, starfish, algae, seagrass, and fish. however, water pollution and increasing ocean temperatures have caused many of these species to die off, reducing the coral reef’s overall biodiversity. based on this information, what does the word biodiversity describe? a the number of different species living in one place b the amount of resources an ecosystem requires c changes in predator and prey populations over time d the effects of human activity on the environment

Explanation:

The text states coral reefs host hundreds of thousands of species, and when species die off, the reef's biodiversity is reduced. This links biodiversity directly to the variety of species in a habitat, matching option A. Other options do not align: B refers to resource needs, C to predator-prey changes, D to human environmental impacts.

Answer:

A. The number of different species living in one place