biodiversity

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

• biodiversity

• demography

• carrying capacity

• poaching

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

a species that is not native to a particular region

• endemic

• exotic

• endangered

• extinct

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

species that are native to and found only within a limited area

• endemic

• exotic

• endangered

• extinct

a species at risk, but not yet endangered

• endangered

• exotic

• endemic

• threatened

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Which of the following would be most effective in slowing the loss of biodiversity?

• creating large parks/preserves in biodiversity hotspots

• requiring every country to maintain a seed bank

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The level of biodiversity that involves a variety of habits and communities is _____ diversity.

• ecosystem

• population

• genetic

• species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The ecosystem approach to conservation is partly based on the idea that:

• a healthy biosphere requires intact ecosystems.

• human needs are of secondary importance.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Why is biodiversity important to ecosystems?

• It helps populations adapt to ecological changes.

• It increases at each level of the food chain.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is an invasive species?

• A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
• A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
• A keystone species in an environment
• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

______ ______ includes thing like minerals, fossil fuels, plants, animals, clean water, and solar energy.

• Overexpoitation
• Natural Resources
• Nonrenewable Resources