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Community resilience

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The ability of a community to return to its original state or structure following a disturbance, often enhanced by greater biodiversity.

AP course connection

Topic 2.5: 2.5 Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems

Unit 2