ES Biodiversity

This rare & beautiful bird of paradise can only be found in New Guinea. Because of this we refer to it as a(n)

• endemic species
• endangered species
• indicator species
• invasive species

When this California Sea Otter was exploited by humans, a whole ecosystem collapsed, showing that the otter was a(n)

• keystone species
• endangered species
• invasive species
• native species

This Japanese kudzu has become invasive in the U.S., taking over many forest ecosystems. This scenario is common with

• non-native species
• native species
• endangered species
• keystone species

This Burmese Python is eating a Florida alligator in the Everglades. Theses non-native snakes have become a(n)

• endangered species
• invasive species
• endemic species
• keystone species

An area near the equator with very high biodiversity is known as a 

• biodiversity hot spot
• biodiversity risk
• biodiversity endangered area
• biodiversity example

Lichens only grow on rocks/trees when the air is clean. This is makes them a(n)

• indicator species
• endangered species
• keystone species
• native species

After years of DDT pesticide use, the bald eagle almost went extinct. When scientists realized this, they placed it on the

• endangered species list
• keystone species list
• invasive species list
• illegal species list

These oak trees are changing color & shedding their leaves. This is a common sight in Georgia, because these trees are

• native species
• endangered species
• non-native species
• invasive species

These dogs are all the same species, but they look very different from one another because of 

• genetic diversity
• ecosystem diversity
• species diversity
• none of these are correct

This pic shows why the tropical rainforest is known for its

• ecosystem diversity
• species diversity
• genetic diversity
• lack of biodiversity