Wildfire and Invasive Species in the Sagebrush Steppe Quiz

What are the three methods of heat transfer?

• Conduction, convection, and radiation

• Conduction, evaporation, and radiation

• Convection, evaporation, and radiation

• Conduction, convection, and evaporation

What term describes the relationships and interactions between organisms and their environment?

• Biology

• Ecology

• Geology

• Chemistry

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What is meant by "fire history" in an ecosystem?

• Plant adaptations

• Animal survival

• Frequency of fires

• Rainfall patterns

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What species are solely dependent on sagebrush for food and protection?

• Pygmy Rabbits

• Desert Tortoises

• Kangaroo Rats

• Prairie Dogs

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What is an introduced species?

• A native species that spreads naturally.

• A non-native species living where it doesn’t naturally occur due to human involvement.

• A species that is always beneficial.

• A species that is resistant to change.

What is an invasive species?

• A native species that spreads slowly.

• A non-native organism that spreads and causes harm.

• A species that is beneficial to the ecosystem.

• A species that is introduced naturally.

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What should be avoided to protect biocrusts?

• Staying on trails.

• Trampling by people or animals.

• Watering the soil.

• Planting native species.

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What is the impact of invasive plants on native animal species?

• They provide more food

• They reduce available habitat

• They increase biodiversity

• They have no impact

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What is the effect of fire on sagebrush ecosystems?

• It promotes the growth of sagebrush

• It destroys sagebrush and allows invasive species to spread

• It has no impact on sagebrush

• It increases the biodiversity of sagebrush

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Which animal is known to rely heavily on sagebrush for its habitat?

• Greater Sage-Grouse

• Mountain Lion

• Gray Wolf

• American Bison

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