Biodiversity Review

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Science
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7th Grade
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Hard
+12
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
True or False: Human beings are wiping out species much faster than nature creates them, causing what scientists call a "6th extinction"
true
false
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is the disappearance from the biosphere due to the death of the last species member.
overexploitation
extinction
danger
adaptation
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-1
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A Simpson's Diversity Index of 1 is (a)
low
high
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS2-1
NGSS.HS-LS2-2
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following terms with the correct definition -
The number of different species present in an ecosystem.
Endangered Species
The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
Evolution
The cumulative changes in a population or species over time.
Genetic diversity
A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
Invasive species
An organism that is not native to the area in which it is introduced and has no natural predators.
Species diversity
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
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