APES Unit 2 Biodiversity (CED Aligned)

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species? (Objective 2.7)

• Beavers

• Elephants

• Kudzu vine

• Sea otters

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Which of the following statements is true? (Objective 2.5)

• Biodiversity decreases with increased sunlight

• Biodiversity decreases as you move away from the equator

• Biodiversity decreases as you decrease in altitude

• Biodiversity increases as you go further down in the oceans

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The continent with the most amount of biodiversity in the world is (Objective 2.1)

• Asia

• North America

• South America

• Europe

Which of the following statements is true? (Objective 2.7)

• Primary succession is followed by secondary succession

• Primary succession occurs over a shorter time span

• Forest fires and hurricanes lead to primary succession because a soil base still exists

• Volcanoes creating igneous rock formations lay based for primary succession to take place

Why are sea otters so crucial to an ecosystem? (Objective 2.7)

• They aren't.

• They build dams and help rivers flow

• They provide us with nutrients

• They feed on sea urchins which are harmful to kelp forests

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Pioneer species like moss and lichen are most likely to show up after (Objective 2.7)

• primary succession

• secondary succession

Organisms that make physical changes and help create habitats are known as (Objective 2.7)

• Invasive species

• Keystone species

• Foundation species

• Endangered species

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Which of the following is true about island biodiversity? (Objective 2.3)

• Small islands are more likely to have more immigrated species

• Small islands have more biodiversity

• Small islands have more species

• Small islands have less resources

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A role played by an organism in an ecosystem is known at its (Objective 2.1)

• Niche

• Job

• Role

• Duty

What is the difference between primary and secondary succcession? (Objective 2.7)

• Primary succession already has soil

• Lichen and moss come in for secondary succession

• Secondary succession already has soil

• Climax community is achieved quickly in primary succession