Environmental Changes

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Science
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5th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.
fewer tree-dwelling animals
increased insect populations
more development of soil
more frequent thunderstorms
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In which example does a nonliving factor affect an ecosystem?
Insects destroy most of the trees in the forest
A tornado uproots many trees in a neighborhood
A beaver uses trees it cuts down to build a dam on a river
People cut down trees to clear land for building homes.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How will the construction shown above most likely effect the environment?
Animals in different parts of the ecosystem will be separated
Habitats on both sides of the road will be damaged by flooding
Plants will stop growing in the cleared ground
Populations of predators will increase in this region.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The nesting habits of four types of birds are above. If all the dead branches and dying trees in a wooded area are removed, which bird's nesting habit would be most affected?
Baltimore Oriole
Barn Swallow
Downy Woodpecker
Belted kingfisher
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following would most likely result in a decrease in the population of insect-eating birds that build their nest on trees?
Overhunting of animals that prey on birds
Observation of birds by scientist
Introduction of a new type of insect
Clearing of forests to build a highway
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
trees are cut down in large numbers to clear the land; this can lead to erosion and loss of soil
impact
restore (restoration)
deforestation (clear cutting)
invasive species
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
problem that occurs when grazing animals like cattle and sheep eat too much vegetation (grass)
habitat
overgraze
thrive
global warming
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NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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