Species loss lessens the total amount of biomass on a given ...

[@Brianna17]

Species loss lessens the total amount of biomass on a given parcel, suggesting that the degree of diversity
  directly impacts the amount of life the planet can support. In this context, the word impacts means
 
  a. has an effect on.
  b. has no effect on.
  c. has no influence on.
  d. hits on.

Question 2

The author of this article would most likely agree that
 
  a. a large-scale effort of ocean conservation is absolutely necessary.
  b. it is far too costly to invest in ocean conservation.
  c. only professionals working in the field of conservation biology should be concerned about the devastation of ocean
  species.
  d. there is still plenty of time to find solutions to the long-term effects of human activity on the oceans.

[Mollythedog]

Answer to Question 1

has an effect on.

Answer to Question 2

a large-scale effort of ocean conservation is absolutely necessary.

[@Brianna17]

Thank you

[Mollythedog]

No problem