WWF Introduction Reading Check

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True or False: Overfishing affects the ocean and humans.

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True

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Define 'Extinction'.

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The permanent disappearance of a species.

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Define 'Sustainability'.

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Using resources in a way that maintains balance and avoids depletion.

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What happens when one species in an ecosystem disappears?

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The ecosystem becomes unbalanced.

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According to the text, all species in an ecosystem are equally important. True or False?

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False

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What is the main impact of overfishing on marine life?

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It reduces fish populations and disrupts the food chain.

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What does 'biodiversity' mean?

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The variety of different species in an ecosystem.

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Why is it important to protect endangered species?

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To maintain biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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They help control the population of other species.