Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Resilience

Which of the following conditions in coral reef ecosystems leads to coral bleaching?

• Plastic Pollution

• Ocean warming & acidification

• Ocean cooling and ice cap melt

• Overharvesting critical fish species

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Deforestation has an especially severe impact on ecosystem health when forests are replaced with...

• Monoculture

• Native Species

• Biodiversity Hotspots

• "No Take" Zones

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A new species introduced to an ecosystem can become invasive when...

• there are many predators present who will eat the introduced species.

• the specific adaptations of the introduced species allow it to outcompete native species.

• there are few food sources available for the introduced species.

• the introduced species is not well adapted to its original habitat.

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The process of ecological succession after a disturbance often begins with...

• tall trees to form a mature canopy.

• shrubs and other plants of intermediate height.

• native grasses and wildflowers.

• apex predators and large mammals.

The process of "building soil" after a major ecological disturbance, such as a volcanic eruption, is known as...

• Secondary Succession

• Primary Succession

• Tertiary Succession

• Climax Community Formation

The first species to live in an environment after a major ecological disturbance are known as...

• Pioneer Species

• Climax Community Species

• Intermediate Species

• Consumer Species

Alondra and Malique are studying the impact of biodiversity loss in Florida's ecosystems. What are the consequences of losing biodiversity in these ecosystems, particularly in terms of ecological balance and resilience?

• Increased stability and resilience

• Loss of ecological balance and decreased resilience

• More opportunities for tourism

• Enhanced genetic diversity

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Matthew and Alondra are studying the roles of native species and invasive species in Florida's ecosystems. How do they differ in their contributions to ecological balance?

• Native species disrupt the ecosystem, while invasive species maintain balance

• Both contribute equally to maintaining ecological balance

• Native species maintain balance, while invasive species disrupt it

• Invasive species are more beneficial than native species

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During a class discussion, Khalila asked about the importance of certain species in maintaining the balance of an ecosystem. What is the role of keystone species in an ecosystem?

• They are the most abundant species in the ecosystem

• They have a disproportionately large impact on their environment

• They are the primary producers in the ecosystem

• They are the top predators in the ecosystem

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During a class discussion, Alex and Alondra were talking about the importance of environmental conservation. What did they identify as the primary goal of environmental conservation?

• To increase the number of zoos worldwide

• To preserve and protect biodiversity

• To eliminate invasive species

• To promote urban development

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