Which of the following best summarizes the long-term ecological impact of the Columbian Exchange?
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Correct answer: The homogenization of the world's biological landscapes
The exchange broke down millions of years of biological isolation. This led to a more uniform global environment as the same species of plants and animals became established on both sides of the Atlantic.
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