Unit 2 Review

Number of Questions: 18
- Developing Questions: 9
- Proficient Questions: 9

Test Information

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Number of Questions: 18
- Developing Questions: 9
- Proficient Questions: 9

Test Information

Question Types
- Multiple Choice
- Multiple Select
- Drag & Drop / Drop Down
- Part A/B
- Open Response
- True / False
- Stimulus (Passage/graph with multiple questions)

Match

Match the following

• Biodiversity

• Niche

• Keystone Species

• Habitat

• Population

The variety of organisms in a given area

The role an organism plays in its environment

Species that are very important to the functioning of an ecosystem.

The location where an organism lives

A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular place.

• The variety of organisms in a given area

• The role an organism plays in its environment

• Species that are very important to the functioning of an ecosystem.

• The location where an organism lives

• A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular place.

Multiple Choice

the variety of ecosystems present in the biosphere

• habitat diversity

• extinction

• species diversity

• genetic diversity

Multiple Choice

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• biodiversity

• demography

• carrying capacity

• poaching

Multiple Choice

What are some threats to biodiversity?

• Deforestation, genetic modification, urbanization, and deforestation.

• Overpopulation, habitat destruction, overfishing, and deforestation.

• Pollution, overpopulation, urbanization, and genetic modification.

• Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, overexploitation, and invasive species.

Multiple Choice

Based on the theory of island biogeography, which of the following is the most likely reason that an island in the ocean that is 5 kilometers from a continent would have a higher number of species than one that is 15 kilometers from a continent?

• There are more species that have the ability to travel 5 kilometers than can travel 15 kilometers.

• Islands that are closer to continents always have a wider range of habitats than more distant islands do.

• There are smaller populations of each species on islands that are at greater distances from continents.

• Islands that are closer to continents always have more ecological niches than more distant islands do.

Multiple Choice

Highest species richness will be found on ____ and ___ islands and less species richness will be found on ___ and ___ islands.

• small and near; large and far

• large and far; small and near

• large and near; small and far

• small and far; large and near

Multiple Choice

What is a mass extinction?

• When all the species in a particular area on earth suddenly go extinct
• When multiple species from all over the earth suddenly go extinct 
• When one species goes extinct due to habitat changes
• When all life on earth is wiped out 

Multiple Choice

There have been _____ mass extinction events in Earth's history.

• 3
• 4
• 5
• 2

Multiple Choice

There have been 5 mass extinctions in Earth's history. Which of the following answer choices was a cause of these extinctions?

• increased carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the atmosphere

• an asteroid impact

• melting of glaciers and rising sea levels

• widespread volcanic activity

• All of them

Multiple Choice

What is an INVASIVE SPECIES?

• a plant or animal that does harm in its non-native environment

• a plant that lives in the bottom of the ocean

• a plant or animal that lives in its native area

• a plant or animal that doesn't eat anything

Multiple Choice

What do invasive species do to the biodiversity of their ecosystem?

• They increase biodiversity by adding to the population

• They decrease biodiversity because they deprive other organisms, which will cause them to die out

• They increase biodiversity by taking away niches of other organisms

• They decrease biodiversity by adding new niches to the ecosystem

Multiple Choice

If a new, NON-NATIVE species that eats rabbits was introduced into this food chain, what would probably happen?

• the population of rabbits would increase

• the population of eagles would increase

• the population of eagles would decrease

• there would be less sunlight

Multiple Select

An example of overexploitation of a species is... (many answers)

• the over hunting of bison of North America, because by 1889 there were fewer than 1,000 left.

• The passenger pigeons that used to darken the skies of North America, were over hunted and by the early 1900's were extinct.

• The ocelot (wild cat) over hunted for its' fur and is now extinct.

• White rhinoceroses that was over hunted for its' horn, and is now extinct.

Multiple Choice

Kasterville is a rapidly growing city. Which of the following situations will most likely have a positive impact on the resources available to Kasterville?

• Most people are careful to recycle all glass, metal, and plastic.
• Most people water their lawns every day to keep them green.
• Builders cut down trees to build homes without replanting new ones.
• Factories dump wastewater directly into nearby rivers.

Multiple Choice

Like all fossil fuels, petroleum is a nonrenewable energy resource. Humans face a problem because once petroleum reserves begin to run out, there won't be enough fuel to power all the automobiles in the world. Which of the following is the best potential long-term solution to this specific problem of energy supply?

• Use renewable resources, such as solar energy, to power automobiles.
• Use more petroleum, but make sure it is used only in fuel-efficient automobiles.
• Maintain current consumption of petroleum, but use it only to manufacture plastics.
• Use a cleaner fossil fuel, such as natural gas, to power automobiles.

Multiple Choice

The species that plays a critical role in maintaining the ecosystem structure is?

• Flagship species

• Umbrella species

• Keystone Species

• Leading species

Multiple Select

A charismatic, often cute and cuddly flagship species may be used to promote human connection, but what are the disadvantages of such species?

• They can be made into cuddly toys for marketing

• Humans may be in conflict with them eg Tigers eat people

• They may become extinct and so the conservation work would stop

• They become popular within the public

• They take priority even if they are not important to the ecosystem

Multiple Choice

Acts as a symbol for an environmental habitat, movement, campaign or issue. They can be mascots for entire ecosystems.

• Indicator Species

• Flagship Species

• Predators

• I like turtles!

Multiple Choice

This is the conservation of species in isolation of their natural habitat

• In-Situ

• Ex-Situ

Multiple Choice

This is the conservation of species in their natural habitat.

• In-Situ

• Ex-Situ

Multiple Choice

This type of Ex-Situ conservation contain seeds that can remain viable for many years. They are being stored but also being used to provide benefits to humanity.

• Zoological Garden

• Seed Bank

• Animal Conservation

Multiple Choice

Life on Land

• Protect, restore, and promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, forests, biodiversity, and combat desertification.

• Increase urbanization and industrialization in forested areas.

• Encourage the depletion of natural resources for economic growth.

• Promote monoculture farming practices for higher yields.

Multiple Choice

Partnerships for the Goals

• Strengthen global partnerships for sustainable development through cooperation between governments, the private sector, and civil society.

• Enhance local partnerships for economic growth through community engagement and support.

• Develop international trade agreements to boost economic performance across nations.

• Create competitive advantages for businesses through exclusive partnerships.

Multiple Choice

Life Below Water

• Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources to prevent pollution and overfishing.

• Increase industrial fishing to boost economy.

• Dump waste into oceans to reduce land pollution.

• Promote tourism in marine areas without regulations.

REMINDER: Any Unit 1 remakes or missing work are due at the start of next class. Any Unit 1 work will not be accepted after the Unit 2 test has begun.

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