APES 9.10 HIPPCO

Front

What happens to the number of species in an area when the habitat size declines?

Back

decreases

Front

Which organism would have the most toxin accumulation?

Back

Top level consumers

Answer explanation

Top level (apex) consumers will have the most accumulation of toxins over time. As you go up the food chain, the amount of toxins magnifies (gets larger).

Front

Burning fossil fuels results in more greenhouse gases trapping heat around the globe. This causes:

Back

climate change - the C in HIPPCO

Front

Fishing tuna until tuna populations have declined is an example of which part of HIPPCO?

Back

overharvesting - the O in HIPPCO

Front

Habitat loss is a big threat to biodiversity, because as habitat size decreases, the number of species

Back

decreases

Front

Why does biodiversity contribute to habitat sustainability?

Back

The more plants and animals in a habitat, the greater the links in food webs allowing for a more stable system.

Front

Why does clearing tropical rain forests cause the extinction of many species?

Back

many unique habitats and ecosystems are being completely destroyed.

Front

How do invasive species threaten the survival of native organisms?

Back

They outcompete native organisms for resources

Front

What does the 'O' in the acronym HIPPO stand for in the context of species extinction?

Back

Overharvesting

Front

What are the 3 levels of biodiversity?

Back

Genetic diversity, Ecosystem diversity, species diversity