Biodiversity

Which factor is most likely to cause the number of rabbits living in an area to increase?

• less water

• lack of shelter

• fewer predators

• limited food

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All of the different organisms interacting in a pond make up

• a community

• the water cycle

• a population

• the habitat

Which type of organism converts wastes and dead materials into nutrients that can be used by plants?

• carnivore

• decomposer

• herbivore

• producer

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Why are there so many varieties of spiders in our state?

• Eastern KY has many healthy ecosystems, and the variety of spiders is an indication of that.

• Variation provides many different strategies for survival.

• Neither A or B

• Both A and B

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What would be likely effect if spiders were removed from the food chain?

• It would effect predators and prey alike.

• It would only effect insects.

• It would only effect predators.

• It would likely have no effect.

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Carrying Capacity is defined as...

• The variation of species within an ecosystem.

• A living community of interacting organisms & their habitat.

• The number of organisms an ecosystem can sustain.

• All of the above.

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What was the effect of wolves being reintroduced to Yellowstone?

• Biodiversity increased

• Biodiversity decreased

• Biodiversity stayed the same

• Biodiversity is not a real word

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What are the dangers of an ecosystem lacking diversity?

• Ecosystems are living structures and biological diversity provides stability.

• A single change (physical or biological) could affect entire populations.

• Neither A or B

• Both A. and B.

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What is the difference between "venom" and "poison?"

• Venom is injected. Poison is absorbed, ingested, or inhaled

• They both can be the same. Only the method of introduction to the body differs.

• Neither A or B

• Both A. and B.

What are some ways we can help in maintaining biodiversity?

• Get involved with ecological restoration in your area.

• Prevent invasive species from overpopulating.

• Don't use chemical pesticides on crops.

• All of the above

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