Question

3. Tupai is part of the Leeward Islands. For years, people were not
allowed on this island. Recently, it has been opened to tourists. How
will increased development and human interactions likely affect
succession on this island?
A. Lichens will increase quickly, creating a climax community.
B. Mature trees will decrease, creating a pioneer community.
C. Biodiversity will decrease as the number of species decreases.
D. More diverse species will move into the area as biodiversity increases.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Biodiversity will decrease as the number of species decreases.

Explanation:

When Tupai  which is part of the Leeward Islands is opened up to tourists, the need for infrastructural development will arise in the area.

For instance, there will be a great need to build hotels and resorts for the tourists, hospitals to handle medical emergencies, houses for residents that may move into the area in order to provide essential services to the visiting tourists.

All these will further decrease the biodiversity in the area as entire communities of organisms  will be displaced and ecosystems destroyed in the wake of infrastructural development. This will ultimately lead to a decrease in biodiversity and number of species.