Ecological Stability

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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Which of the following solutions can help to reduce the ecological impact of habitat fragmentation?

• No Take Zones

• Conserving Species in Zoos & Aquariums

• Wildlife Corridors

• Recycling Plastics

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A drastic reduction in the biodiversity of an ecosystem can be observed after the removal of...

• Keystone Species

• Invasive Species

• Harvest Limitations

• Monoculture

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

• Pioneer Species

• Climax Community Species

• Intermediate Species

• Consumer Species

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

Which of the following is a concern of deforestation? Check all that apply.

• It can have negative effects on soil quality.

• It can raise carbon dioxide levels by reducing the number of trees that can remove it from the atmosphere.

• It can compromise the availability of fresh water.

• It can lower Carbon dioxide levels.

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What are the effects of deforestation ?

• loss of habitat

• increased green house gasses 

• soil erosion and flooding

• all of the above

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Deforestation causes an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

• true

• false

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What does deforestation effect?

• Plants and animals

• Our biosphere

• Humans

• All of the above

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