Environmental Changes

If all of the water dries up in a pond, the fish will-

• move into a new pond.

• swim faster.

• thrive.

• perish.

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When a population thrives, it means that-

• the number of organisms is decreasing.

• it is growing strong and reproducing.

• the number of organisms is increasing.

• the number of organisms stays the same.

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A fire destroys all of the trees and plants in the forest. How might this affect the birds in the area?

• The birds will plant seeds and grow new trees.

• The birds will have more food to eat.

• The birds will plant seeds and grow new trees.

• The birds will have no place to build their homes.

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A healthy environment, with no sudden changes will help

organisms to −

• die out.

• perish.

• move to new locations.

• thrive.

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When an environment changes and organisms can no

longer meet their basic needs they will most likely −

• thrive.

• perish.

• not be affected.

• none of the above

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Changes to an environment may make it more difficult for an organism to find-

• food.

• shelter.

• water.

• all of the above

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All of the following are examples of environmental changes that can be caused by humans except - 

• clearing land for housing developments
• pesticides
• volcanic eruption
• pollution

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