Atlas National Park and Yellowstone National Park

What is biodiversity?

• Biodiversity is the study of rocks.

• Biodiversity is the number of stars in the sky.

• Biodiversity is the variety of life forms on Earth.

• Biodiversity is the color of the ocean.

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How does biodiversity contribute to the health of Atlas National Park?

• Biodiversity leads to overcrowding and competition among species in the park

• Biodiversity provides resilience, supports food webs, and promotes ecosystem stability.

• Biodiversity causes imbalances in the ecosystem of Atlas National Park

• Biodiversity has no impact on the health of Atlas National Park

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Explain the concept of habitat destruction and its impact on biodiversity in Atlas National Park.

• Habitat destruction in Atlas National Park can lead to a significant decline in biodiversity as it disrupts the delicate balance of ecosystems and threatens the survival of numerous species.

• Biodiversity increases with habitat destruction in Atlas National Park.

• Atlas National Park is not affected by habitat destruction.

• Habitat destruction has no impact on biodiversity in Atlas National Park.

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What are some ways in which human activities can negatively affect the biodiversity of Atlas National Park?

• Overpopulation of native species, overgrazing, climate change

• Deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and introduction of invasive species

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How can conservation efforts help protect the biodiversity of Atlas National Park?

• Conservation efforts can protect the biodiversity of Atlas National Park by preserving natural habitats and ecosystems.

• Introducing invasive species to the park

• Using harmful pesticides in the ecosystem

• Clearing natural habitats for urban development

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Discuss the importance of preserving the natural habitats within Atlas National Park.

• Endangered species can thrive without protected habitats

• Preserving natural habitats within Atlas National Park is essential for maintaining biodiversity, protecting endangered species, promoting ecological balance, and preserving the park's unique ecosystems.

• Preserving natural habitats is unnecessary and costly

• Atlas National Park should focus on urban development instead

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Explain the concept of pollution and its effects on the wildlife in Atlas National Park.

• Pollution has no impact on wildlife in Atlas National Park

• Pollution in Atlas National Park can lead to habitat destruction, water contamination, air pollution, and disruptions in the food chain, all of which can harm the wildlife population.

• Wildlife in Atlas National Park benefits from pollution

• Pollution in Atlas National Park only affects plant life

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What are some sustainable practices that visitors can adopt to minimize their impact on Atlas National Park?

• Ignoring park rules, bringing pets, and camping in restricted areas

• Leaving trash behind, disturbing vegetation, and using motorized vehicles off-road

• Feeding wildlife, using single-use plastics, and straying off designated trails

• Picking up trash, staying on designated trails, using reusable water bottles, avoiding single-use plastics, and respecting wildlife and vegetation.

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Why were wolves absent from Yellowstone from the 1920's to 1995?

• There was no prey available, so they starved.

• When all the elk died, the wolves moved to Canada.

• Humans hunted and killed all the wolves in Yellowstone and the surrounding area.

• The wolves migrated south to Texas for a warmer climate.

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Grizzly bears are best described as

• producers

• herbivores

• carnivores

• omnivores