Maintaining Biodiversity

What is biodiversity?

• An unwanted change in the environment caused by substances or forms of energy

• A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed

• The number and variety of organisms in a given area during a specific period of time

• The presence of too many individuals in an area for the available resources

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Why do we need to conserve nonrenewable resources?

• They will be replaced at the same rate they are consumed

• They cannot be replenished and so we could run out

• They can help reduce overpopulation

• They cannot become polluted

Which of the following can cause pollution?

• Noise

• Garbage

• Chemicals

• All of these

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Why do we need to be mindful of our use of renewable resources?

• We don't - they'll be around forever

• They cannot be replenished and so we could run out

• Even though they are renewable, we could end up using them faster than they can be replaced through natural cycles

• They help to keep out invasive species

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What is an unwanted change in the environment caused by substances or forms of energy?

• Pollution

• Exotic species

• Ozone holes

• Nonrenewable resource

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What are the 3 Rs?

• Red, Ruby, and Rose

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Renew, Replenish, Randomize

• Radish, Radicchio, Raspberries

What does reuse mean?

• Using a particular item again and again

• A process that transforms the item into another item or version of the item

• Using less of something

• Turning off the faucet while you're brushing your teeth

What does reduce mean?

• Using a particular item again and again

• A process that transforms the item into another item or version of the item

• Using less of a resource

• Turning off the faucet while you're brushing your teeth

What does recycling mean?

• Using a particular item again and again

• A process that transforms the item into another item or version of the item

• Using less of a resource

• Turning off the faucet while you're brushing your teeth

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Which of these are environmental strategies to help protect species and habitats? (Select all that apply)

• Reduce pollution

• Reduce pesticide use

• Learn about local issues

• Develop alternative energy sources

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