There was loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.

Question : There was loss of biodiversity in an ecosystem due to a new construction project in that area. What would be its impact on the ecosystem? State any three.

The correct answer is – (i) Decline in plant production
(ii) Lowered resistance to environmental perturbations such as
drought
(iii) Increased variability in certain ecosystems – processes such as
plant productivity, water use, pest and disease cycles.