Biodiversity Review

Biodiversity, aka biological diversity, usually refers to

• the same species in a general location

• the number of different species in a given area

• the number of animal species in a given area

• the number of plant species in a given area

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In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?

• a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets

• b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species

• c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species

• d. Recreational hunting

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True or False: Human beings are wiping out species much faster than nature creates them, causing what scientists call a "6th extinction"

• true

• false

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A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately is known as

• threatened species

• endemic species

• keystone species

• endangered species

It is the disappearance from the biosphere due to the death of the last species member.

• overexploitation

• extinction

• danger

• adaptation

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A Simpson's Diversity Index of 1 is ​ ​ (a)   ​

• low

• high

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Match the following terms with the correct definition -

• A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.

• Evolution

• An organism that is not native to the area in which it is introduced and has no natural predators.

• Genetic diversity

• The number of different species present in an ecosystem.

• Species diversity

• The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.

• Invasive species

• The cumulative changes in a population or species over time.

• Endangered Species

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species that are native to and found only within a limited area

• endemic

• exotic

• endangered

• extinct

Which applies to this environmental problem:

Invasive carp are fast-growing, aggressive, and adaptable fish that are outcompeting native fish species for food and habitat in much of the mid-section of the United States.

• Habitat Loss

• Invasive Species

• Pollution

• Population Growth

• Over-exploitation

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Scientists think people have directly caused the extinction of some species through ______________.

• habitat destruction

• poaching

• pollution

• All of these

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