Explain how the intensity of disturbances can affect equilibrium and species diversity.

The equilibrium becomes unbalanced and since the species go extinct or move to a safe area, the diversity of species stops and are not able to grow.

Explanation:

Disturbance due to frequent forest fires or human impacts like deforestation leads to all species at risk of going extinct. It acts to disrupt stable ecosystems and clear species' habitat. As a result, disturbances lead to species movement into the newly cleared area.