Biodiversity and Environmental Change

During a field trip, Emma, Eesha, and Isabella visit a state park that includes multiple forest and freshwater ecosystems. Which statement best describes an example of high biodiversity in this park?

• A pond ecosystem is populated by a single species of frogs

• Many different species of fish, birds, and frogs in a variety of colors are found in the park

• A desert ecosystem is populated by organ pipe cacti, camels, and armadillo lizards

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Neha, Anaya, and Kiara are studying the level of biodiversity that involves a variety of habitats in a forest. They are trying to identify which type of diversity they are observing. What type of diversity are they studying?

• ecosystem

• population

• genetic

• species

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In a school project, Chloe, Harper, and Aarav were asked to study the "diversity" of plant species in their local park. What does the term "diversity" mean in this context?

• living

• nonliving

• toxic

• variety

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High biodiversity is 

• having a lot of the same organism.

• having a few of the same organism.

• having a lot of variety of different organisms.

• only having one of each organism. 

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Sophia and Benjamin are discussing the benefits they receive from the local forest, such as clean air and water. These benefits are examples of ___________________.

• ecosystem services

• ecosystem diversity

• food services

• species diversity

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Kiara, Sofia, and James are studying the relationship between biodiversity and stability in a forest ecosystem. How do biodiversity and stability work together in this context?

• The lower the biodiversity the greater the stability of the forest ecosystem.

• The higher the biodiversity, the less stable the forest ecosystem

• The higher the biodiversity, the greater the stability of the forest ecosystem.

• Biodiversity has nothing to do with forest ecosystem stability.

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How is climate change affecting biodiversity?

• decreasing

• increasing

• it is not affecting it

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What is the global temperature changes doing to certain animals?

• increasing food source

• decreasing habitats

• increasing access to water sources

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Which is an example of a sustainable practice?

• Mowing your lawn

• planting more trees when some are cut down

• Using oil instead of natural gas

• Having more cattle to take care of the grass and weeds

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Permanent change to an ecosystem

• Short Term

• Long Term

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