Biodiversity

a species at risk, but not yet endangered

• endangered

• exotic

• endemic

• threatened

Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

• islands, tropical rain forests, and coastal areas

• cities and developed areas of the world

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The lionfish is a venomous fish found primarily in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. In the 1990s, lionfish were accidentally released into the Atlantic Ocean, where they found abundant resources and favorable environmental conditions. Which of the following scenarios is most likely to result in the lionfish having a major impact on the communities into which they were introduced?

• With no natural predators, the lionfish population will become very large.

• Some native species of invertebrates will develop a resistance to lionfish venom.

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How can humans best help an endangered species avoid extinction?

• they can feed the animals

• they can put the animals in a zoo

• they can protect the animal’s habitat

• they can take the animal to new habitats

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Which of these is NOT true about the Endangered Species Act

• It protects all plants and animals on the endangered species list

• It is a law that must be obeyed around the world.

• Anyone who harms species covered by this act can receiver a fine ($)

• It is enforces by US Fish & Wildlife Service

CITES was first enacted to protect which poached species

• Rhinos

• Sea Turtles

• African Elephants

• Lions

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Which biome is more biodiverse?

• Desert

• Sand

• Tundra

• Rainforest

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Invasive species grow quickly due to the lack of predators, this leads to a decline or extinction of the native population. True or false? 

• false

• true

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True or false: An ecosystem with high genetic diversity is healthier than an ecosystem with low genetic diversity.

• True

• False

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The term Biodiversity refers to

• The genetic makeup of a population

• The size of individual organisms

• The variety of life forms on Earth

• The number of species on Earth

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