Unit 8 Assessment Review Part 2

A coastal town has seen a decline in fish populations due to overfishing. What could be a long-term effect of this?

• Enhanced ecosystem balance

• Collapse of the local fishing industry

• Increased biodiversity in coastal waters

• Decreased reliance on marine resources

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Which of the following is a primary goal of habitat restoration projects?

• To return ecosystems to their natural state

• To increase urban development in natural areas

• To introduce non-native species for biodiversity

• To reduce soil erosion through deforestation

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How can species preservation efforts positively impact the environment?

• By reducing the need for clean water sources

• By increasing hunting opportunities for all species

• By promoting the survival of endangered species

• By eliminating natural predator populations

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What is a key role of nature conservancy groups?

• Purchasing and protecting land to conserve ecosystems

• Building large-scale industrial facilities in forests

• Promoting unlimited recreational access to fragile habitats

• Encouraging the use of non-renewable resources

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Which human activity is most likely to promote biodiversity in a damaged ecosystem?

• Overfishing to reduce predator species

• Habitat restoration through native plant reintroduction

• Expanding road networks through nature reserves

• Introducing invasive species for aesthetic purposes

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Game and wildlife management programs often benefit the environment by:

• Maintaining balanced populations of wildlife

• Allowing unlimited hunting of all species

• Replacing native species with non-native ones

• Preventing all forms of human interaction with nature

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How can ecotourism have a positive effect on the environment?

• By encouraging the use of single-use plastics

• By promoting unregulated access to sensitive habitats

• By replacing native vegetation with artificial landscaping

• By providing financial support for conservation projects

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A city implements a wetland restoration project to improve local water quality. What additional benefit might result?

• Improved habitat for native wildlife species

• Increased industrial runoff into nearby streams

• Reduced biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem

• Enhanced soil erosion in adjacent farmlands

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Which of the following is an example of a species preservation effort?

• Constructing highways through wildlife habitats

• Allowing unregulated hunting of rare species

• Breeding endangered animals in protected reserves

• Introducing invasive species for agricultural purposes

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How can nature conservancy groups help prevent habitat loss?

• By conserving natural areas and supporting sustainable land use

• By promoting the conversion of wetlands into farmlands

• By supporting large-scale deforestation for development

• By encouraging the unregulated use of personal watercraft

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