A new highly nutritious crop is going to be planted in an area where it has never been planted before. Which is the most likely outcome of such an event?

A. positive as it malnourishes the local population

B. positive as it changes local biodiversity

C. negative as it threatens local biodiversity

D. negative as it malnourishes the local population

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Araceli Shea

23 March, 20:04

A new highly nutritious crop is going to be planted in an area where it has never been planted before. Which is the most likely outcome of such an event?

A. positive as it malnourishes the local population

B. positive as it changes local biodiversity

C. negative as it threatens local biodiversity

D. negative as it malnourishes the local population

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Devin Kelley · Answer 1

I believe the answer is: C. negative as it threatens local biodiversity

In the scenario, in order to provided space for the new crops, the people around that area would have to most likely eliminate some other type of crops.

This may threaten the local biodiversity because even if the new crops is proven to be more nutritious for humans, there is no proof that it might be the case for other organisms.

Micaela Garrison · Answer 2

Out of the following choices given, the most likely outcome will be negative as it will threaten local biodiversity by introducing species that haven't been there before. The correct answer is C.