Biodiversity and Conservation

Multiple Select

Which of the following could be possible effects if the sea otter became extinct in the kelp forest ecosystem?

• Increase in sea urchin population

• Decrease in kelp forests

• Increase in shark population

• Decrease in abalone population

Open Ended

What does it mean to be extinct?

Open Ended

What does it mean to be endangered?

Open Ended

What is the difference between an endangered species and an extinct species?

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals are extinct?

• Dodo

• Tasmanian Tiger

• Panda

• Bali Tiger

Multiple Choice

What is one major consequence of threats to biodiversity?

• Species become endangered or extinct

• Animals become more colorful

• Habitats become larger

• All animals become pets

Open Ended

Explain how the introduction of pythons to the Everglades has impacted the local ecosystem.

Multiple Choice

How can invasive animals contribute to the endangerment of native species?

• They compete for resources and disrupt ecosystems

• They help native species thrive

• They only eat plants

• They make habitats safer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a direct consequence of climate change and pollution on aquatic ecosystems, as described in the lesson?

• Coral reefs bleaching and dying

• Increased animal poaching

• Urban sprawl

• Habitat restoration

Multiple Select

Which of the following practices can lead to species becoming endangered, according to the lesson?

• Poaching

• Overfishing

• Habitat restoration

• Unregulated hunting

Open Ended

Explain how habitat loss and urban sprawl can affect animal populations and lead to endangerment.

Multiple Choice

Which species are mentioned as examples of successful habitat restoration efforts?

• Bald eagles and manatees

• Rhinos and elephants

• Sharks and sea turtles

• Lions and tigers

Multiple Choice

What is one way government agencies help protect endangered species, as described in the lesson?

• Banning harmful practices like shark finning

• Encouraging urban sprawl

• Promoting fossil fuel use

• Allowing unregulated hunting

Multiple Choice

What is one important role of zoos in conservation efforts?

• Providing entertainment for visitors

• Facilitating breeding programs for endangered species

• Displaying exotic animals for public viewing

• Training animals for performances

Open Ended

How might bioengineering contribute to conservation efforts, and what are some potential benefits or risks?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as an example of an endangered species in the presentation?

• Giant Panda

• Right Whale

• Florida Panther

• African Elephant

Open Ended

Why is it important to protect endangered species even if there are plenty of other animals on Earth?

Open Ended

Explain how the loss of a single species can create a domino effect in an ecosystem, using the kelp forest food web as an example.

Multiple Choice

How does the presence or absence of sea otters affect the kelp forest food web?

• The presence of sea otters increases the number of sea urchins.

• The absence of sea otters leads to a more diverse food web.

• The presence of sea otters helps maintain the balance of the ecosystem.

• The absence of sea otters has no effect on the food web.