Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms

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Science
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10th Grade
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Hard
+5
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
different genes contained within a population
ecotourism
captive breeding
poaching
genetic biodiversity
endemic species
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NGSS.MS-LS3-2
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Preserving entire ecosystems rather than individual species is a good conservation strategy because
only endangered species will be saved.
developers will have greater access to land.
more than one species can be saved
it will not be necessary for environmentalists to study the ecosystem
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What groups of organisms are most in danger of extinction?
those with large populations that breed quickly
those with small populations
those that migrate or need special habitats
small populations and special habitat needs
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why are there so many species still unknown to modern science?
Many of these species are found in remote environments
Smaller species receive less attention than large organisms
Cataloging these species is a huge task
all of these answers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
It is often difficult to save individual species because
small populations are more prone to disease
inbreeding may result in genetic disorders
captive species may not reproduce in the wild
all of these answers
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NGSS.MS-LS3-1
NGSS.MS-LS4-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What human activities have influenced recent extinction events?
habitat destruction
poaching
introducing exotic species
all of these
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Reasons for preserving biodiversity include all of the following except
isolating unique genetic material so it can be incorporated into existing crops
increasing the chances of discovering organisms with medicinal value
preventing natural evolution
finding new plants that can supplement the world’s food supply
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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