ES Ch 7 Intro Reading

What is a major threat to wild species such as snow leopards?

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

• Overpopulation

• Pollution

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What is necessary to protect Earth's biodiversity according to the passage?

• Careful management of ecosystems

• Increased urbanization

• Technological advancements

• Genetic modification

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Who needs to cooperate to save endangered species like snow leopards?

• Individuals and governments

• Only local communities

• International organizations only

• Private companies

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What role do humans play in the loss of species and ecosystem services?

• They contribute to habitat loss

• They have no impact

• They only help in conservation

• They are unaware of the issues

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What is the focus of Chapter 7 in the book 'Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World'?

• Saving species and ecosystem services

• Climate change impacts

• Renewable energy sources

• Water conservation

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What is the primary role of honeybees in nature according to the passage?

• To produce honey

• To pollinate trees and plants

• To attack pests like varroa mites

• To serve as food for other animals

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What has caused the global decline of honeybee populations over the last 10 years?

• Increased honey production

• Varroa mites, diseases, habitat loss, and agricultural chemicals

• Climate change

• Overpopulation of bees

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What is 'colony collapse disorder'?

• A disease that affects only the queen bee

• A mysterious disease that destroys entire bee colonies

• A condition where bees produce less honey

• A disorder that causes bees to become aggressive

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How did Anand Varma manage to photograph the full development of a honeybee?

• By using a high-speed camera in the wild

• By setting up an incubator in a lab to mimic hive conditions

• By observing bees in a natural hive

• By using a drone to capture images

What was Anand Varma's main challenge in photographing honeybee development?

• Finding a beekeeper to collaborate with

• Capturing all stages of development without harming the bees

• Getting permission from National Geographic

• Finding the right camera equipment