ES Unit 8 & 9 Practice Test

A beaver holds a very important role in its ecosystem and is essential to the health and survival of that ecosystem. It is an example of a(n):

• keystone species

• endangered species

• exotic species

• threatened species

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An endangered species is a species in danger of _______.

• extinction

• public land growth.

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Formosan termites were brought to the United States from China in packing crates. These are an example of

• endemic species.

• exotic or alien species.

• keystone species.

• threatened species.

Honey creepers, only found in the Hawaiian Islands, are an example of a(n)

• keystone species.

• exotic species.

• threatened species.

• endemic or native species.

How can zoos, botanic gardens, and wildlife parks help save species?

• by preserving threatened species from destruction.

• by educating the public of the species importance and how they can help.

• by participating in captive breeding programs.

• all of these.

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The number and variety of species on Earth is called _____________________.

• Biodiversity

• Poaching

• Biodiversity Hotspot

• Mass Extinction

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The illegal hunting and slaughter of African elephants for their ivory tusks is also known as _____.

• Biodiversity

• Poaching

• Biodiversity Hotspot

• Mass Extinction

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The Amazon rain forest, and other equatorial habitats, an example of a habitat with a high species diversity known as a(n) __________

• Biodiversity

• Poaching

• Biodiversity Hotspot

• Mass Extinction

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The death of many species in a relatively short time is known as ____.

• A) Biodiversity

• B) Poaching

• C) Biodiversity Hotspot

• D) Mass Extinction

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Which of the following are problems associated with landfills?

• source reduction and composting

• surface impoundment and leachate

• leachate and methane production

• All of these.