❓ Question According to the passage, what is the key difference between resilience and stability?
A. A. Stability refers to a system's ability to absorb disturbance, while resilience refers to returning to equilibrium.
B. B. Resilience allows for changes in structure and function as long as core processes are retained, while stability focuses on returning to an original state.
C. C. Stable systems are always more resilient than unstable ones.
D. D. Resilience is only relevant to ecosystems affected by fire.
✅ Correct Answer
B. Resilience allows for changes in structure and function as long as core processes are retained, while stability focuses on returning to an original state.
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