TOEFL Reading

❓ Question According to the passage, what is a key difference between the original and modern definitions of ecological resilience?

A. The original definition assumed multiple stable states, while the modern definition assumes a single equilibrium.
B. The original definition focused on resistance to change, while the modern definition focuses on recovery speed.
C. The original definition emphasized return to a single equilibrium, while the modern definition considers shifts between multiple stable states.
D. The original definition applied only to lakes, while the modern definition applies to all ecosystems.

The original definition emphasized return to a single equilibrium, while the modern definition considers shifts between multiple stable states.