Global Interdependence

This image is an example of a ____.

• food web

• food chain

• safari

• ecosystem

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In this food web, which two organisms could be harmed if the mouse population were to decrease?

• Deer and Caterpillar

• Wolf and Snake

• Oak and Grass

• Hawk and Songbird

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If additional snakes are introduced into this ecosystem, there will most likely be an immediate decrease in the (a)   .  

• hawk population

• rabbit population

• wildflower population

• grass population

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Refer to the food web. If the grasses in each ecosystem are attacked and killed by a disease, which ecosystem will most likely survive?

• The prairie ecosystem, because few organisms eat grass.

• The tundra ecosystem, because there is a variety of producers.

• The prairie ecosystem, because there a fewer top predators.

• The tundra ecosystem, because it has more herbivores.

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Why is interdependence important in ecosystems?

• It allows ecosystems to be unaffected by changes

• It ensures that no species have any interaction

• It helps organisms to survive by relying on each other for food, shelter, and other needs

• It makes ecosystems simpler

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How does global interdependence affect biodiversity?

• It decreases biodiversity by promoting monocultures.

• It increases biodiversity by encouraging diverse ecosystems.

• It has no effect on biodiversity.

• It only affects biodiversity in tropical regions.

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Which of the following is a consequence of global interdependence on climate change?

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions due to industrialization.

• Decreased global temperatures due to shared technology.

• Stabilization of weather patterns worldwide.

• Complete elimination of fossil fuel use.

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What role does global interdependence play in the spread of diseases?

• It prevents the spread of diseases by isolating regions.

• It facilitates the rapid spread of diseases across borders.

• It has no impact on disease spread.

• It only affects diseases in developed countries.

How does global interdependence influence food security?

• It ensures all countries have equal access to food.

• It creates vulnerabilities due to reliance on international trade.

• It eliminates the need for local agriculture.

• It guarantees food abundance in all regions.

In what way does global interdependence impact energy resources?

• It leads to the exclusive use of renewable energy.

• It causes competition for limited fossil fuels.

• It ensures equal distribution of energy resources.

• It eliminates the need for energy conservation.

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