Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity

What effect has climate change had on the synchrony between bees and plants in the Colorado Rockies?

• Increased bee populations due to warmer temperatures

• No impact on their synchrony

• Decreased synchrony due to different responses to temperature changes

• Increased synchrony due to similar changing patterns

What is biodiversity?

• A measure of the variety and variability of life

• The study of ecological interactions

• The number of animals in a specific area

• A measure of pollution in an ecosystem

Which factors are contributing to the decline in global biodiversity?

• Climate change, habitat fragmentation, and urbanization

• None of the above

• Increased global temperatures only

• Reduction in pollution and urbanization

What is causing the Hawaiian honeycreepers to become extinct?

• Predation by other bird species

• Loss of habitat due to land-use changes and climate change

• None of the above

• Overpopulation of the species

Why are island species particularly vulnerable to climate change?

• They can easily migrate to other regions

• Limited space and specific ecological niches

• They are generally stronger than mainland species

• Abundance of resources

What were the consequences of the 2019-2020 bushfires in Australia?

• Increased biodiversity due to new habitats

• Improved air quality

• Massive loss of life and decrease in biodiversity

• No significant impact on biodiversity

How are indigenous communities contributing to climate change mitigation?

• Through leadership in policy planning and adaptation

• By relocating to urban areas

• By increasing their carbon emissions

• None of the above

What actions can individuals take to help preserve Earth's biodiversity?

• Increase use of fossil fuels

• Engage in habitat restoration and reduce personal carbon footprint

• Ignore environmental policies

• Focus solely on economic development