Biodiversity and Conservation

True or False: If bees were to go extinct, there would be a big impact on humans since bees pollinate our crops.

• true

• false

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

True or False: Trees are important to humans because they help reduce CO₂ in the atmosphere.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Why are orangutans losing their habitats and becoming endangered.

• phosphates

• palm oil

• primary succession

• poaching

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

This occurs on land that previously had no soil

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• evolution

• habitat destruction

This occurs on land that has underwent some damage, like a forest fire.

• primary succession

• secondary succession

• habitat fragmentation

• poaching

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The first organisms to move into an area where primary succession is occurring are called ______________________________.

• pioneer species

• honey bees

• orangutans

• explorer species

What are some reasons for poaching (select all that apply) ?

• illegal pets

• ivory horns

• exotic furs/skins

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Which picture shows a climax community

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which picture shows a pioneer species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What do you call an ecosystem that is mature with growth and various trophic levels.

• pioneer species

• climax community

• primary succession

• secondary succession