TOEFL Reading

❓ Question According to the passage, which of the following best illustrates the modern concept of ecological resilience?

A. A forest that returns to exactly the same tree species composition after a mild storm.
B. A coral reef that, after bleaching, shifts to a seaweed-dominated community but maintains nutrient cycling and productivity.
C. A wetland that is drained and later restored to its original water levels and plant communities.
D. A grassland that remains unchanged in species composition despite repeated droughts.

A coral reef that, after bleaching, shifts to a seaweed-dominated community but maintains nutrient cycling and productivity.