The concept of 'environmental resilience' has gained traction in ecological studies, referring to an ecosystem's capacity to absorb disturbances while maintaining its fundamental structure and functions. Resilience is not static; it varies with the intensity and frequency of stressors, such as climate change or human intervention. A resilient system may shift to an alternative stable state if thresholds are exceeded, leading to irreversible changes. Researchers argue that enhancing biodiversity can buffer ecosystems against shocks, as diverse species often perform complementary roles. However, critics note that resilience alone does not guarantee the preservation of ecosystem services valuable to humans, such as pollination or water purification. Therefore, management strategies must integrate resilience with adaptive governance, promoting flexibility in decision-making to cope with uncertainty. This holistic approach acknowledges that ecosystems are complex, and their responses to disturbances are often nonlinear and unpredictable.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál es una limitación clave de centrarse únicamente en la resiliencia ambiental?
A. A. Ignora el papel de la biodiversidad en la estabilidad del ecosistema.
B. B. No logra asegurar la continuidad de los servicios ecosistémicos esenciales para los seres humanos.
C. C. Asume que las respuestas de los ecosistemas a las perturbaciones son siempre lineales.
D. D. Desalienta las estrategias de gestión adaptativa en la gobernanza.
✅ 正确答案
B. It fails to ensure the continuity of essential ecosystem services for humans.
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