IB DP ESS 3.2 (SL) Human Impact on Biodiversity

Which of these is a direct threat to biodiversity?

• Climate change

• Habitat loss

• Poaching

• Pollution

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The unrestricted use of shared resources leading to overexploitation is known as:

• Resource depletion

• Tragedy of the commons

• Environmental degradation

• Sustainable development

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Which species went extinct primarily due to human hunting in the 17th century?

• Passenger pigeon

• Dodo

• Tasmanian tiger

• Great auk

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What is the primary role of the IUCN Red List?

• To enforce conservation laws

• To assess species conservation status

• To manage wildlife reserves

• To fund conservation projects

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Which factor is NOT considered when determining IUCN Red List status?

• Population size

• Geographic range

• Economic value

• Breeding potential

The kakapo is critically endangered primarily due to:

• Climate change

• Introduced predators

• Disease

• Overhunting

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An invasive alien species impacts local biodiversity through:

• Only predation

• Only competition

• Only disease introduction

• All of the above

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The California condor's recovery is largely due to:

• Captive breeding programs

• Climate change

• Natural selection

• Reduced competition

Which is an indirect threat to biodiversity?

• Illegal pet trade

• Habitat loss

• Overharvesting

• Poaching

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Multiple human impacts on ecosystems typically result in:

• Increased biodiversity

• Synergistic effects

• Cancelled effects

• No change

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