Monday 5/5 - Human Impacts

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of studying human impact on habitats?

• It helps us understand how human activities affect ecosystems and biodiversity.

• It only focuses on animal behavior.

• It is mainly about weather patterns.

• It is not relevant to environmental science.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct consequence of deforestation on biodiversity?

• Displacement and death of species

• Increase in air pollution

• Introduction of invasive species

• Rise in sea levels

Multiple Choice

What is one major ecological impact of invasive species?

• They increase genetic diversity among native species

• They often become extinct quickly due to lack of adaptation

• They compete with native species for resources and can disrupt ecosystems

• They only affect urban areas, not natural environments

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions can help decrease biodiversity loss due to population growth?

• Conserving land and water

• Reducing pollution

• Introducing new species

• Overexploiting resources

Multiple Choice

What is one way humans can help decrease biodiversity loss caused by climate change?

• Burn less fossil fuels and use renewable resources

• Increase the use of fertilizers

• Introduce more invasive species

• Expand urban development

Fill in the Blanks

Burning fossil fuels increases greenhouse gases and causes

warming.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of overexploitation that decrease biodiversity?

• Poaching organisms

• Logging

• Overharvesting organisms

• Planting native trees

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why it is important to protect endangered species?

• To prevent more biodiversity loss

• To increase the number of pets

• To reduce pollution

• To create more zoos

Open Ended

Explain how habitat loss and water pollution contribute to biodiversity loss. Use examples from the images to support your answer.