TOEFL Reading

❓ Question According to the passage, which of the following statements best reflects the concept of ecological resilience?

A. A. Ecosystems always return to their original state after a disturbance.
B. B. Ecosystems may have multiple stable states, and resilience refers to the ability to maintain a particular state despite disturbances.
C. C. Resilience is always a positive attribute that should be maximized in all ecosystems.
D. D. Disturbances should be completely eliminated to preserve ecosystem stability.

B. Ecosystems may have multiple stable states, and resilience refers to the ability to maintain a particular state despite disturbances.