How Urban Development Affects Natural Populations in the Environment

What is one major impact of urban development on natural populations?

• Habitat fragmentation

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

• Decreased pollution

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Which of the following is a common consequence of habitat fragmentation due to urban development?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Enhanced species migration

• Reduced population sizes

• Improved ecosystem stability

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How does urban development typically affect local water bodies?

• Increases water quality

• Decreases water pollution

• Increases runoff and pollution

• Decreases sedimentation

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What is a common method used to study the impact of urban development on wildlife?

• Satellite tracking

• Genetic engineering

• Aquaculture

• Photosynthesis analysis

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Which species is most likely to thrive in urban environments?

• Generalist species

• Specialist species

• Endemic species

• Invasive species

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What is the term for species that can adapt to urban environments?

• Urban exploiters

• Urban avoiders

• Urban adapters

• Urban specialists

How does light pollution from urban areas affect nocturnal animals?

• Enhances their vision

• Disrupts their natural behaviors

• Improves their hunting skills

• Increases their population

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What is a potential benefit of urban green spaces for natural populations?

• Increases habitat fragmentation

• Reduces biodiversity

• Provides habitat and resources

• Increases pollution

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Which of the following is a strategy to mitigate the impact of urban development on natural populations?

• Building more roads

• Creating wildlife corridors

• Increasing urban sprawl

• Reducing green spaces

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What role do urban planners play in conserving natural populations?

• Designing wildlife-friendly infrastructure

• Increasing urban density

• Promoting industrial growth

• Reducing green spaces

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