Biodiversity: Types of Species Quiz (2d)

______________________ are native to a single defined geographic area, such as an island, state or nation.

• Keystone Species

• Native Species

• Endemic Species

• Endangered Species

__________________________________ is close to extinction in all parts of a country or in a significantly large area.

• Invasive species

• Extirpated species

• Endangered species

• Keystone Species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

_____________________________ have strong interactions with other species and affect their health and survival.

 

• Invasive species

• Indicator species

• Endangered species

• Keystone Species

_____________________________ overpopulate and negatively impact an ecosystem. This species may causes a decline in the population and health of some native species.

 

• Invasive species

• Indicator species

• Endangered species

• Keystone Species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Examine the population graph for a forest ecosystem. Which of the squirrels is an invasive species? Explain

• Red Squirrel, because its numbers declined throughout the study.

• Grey Squirrel, because its numbers declined throughout the study.

• Red Squirrel, because its numbers increased throughout the study.

• Grey Squirrel, because its numbers increased throughout the study.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

_____________________________ originate and develop in their surrounding habitat and have adapted to living in that particular environment.

• Indicator species

• Native species

• Endangered species

• Keystone Species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

--------------------------------------------- provides information on the overall condition of the ecosystem. They reflect the quality and change in the environmental conditions of the ecosystem.

• Endemic Species

• Indicator Species

• Invasive Species

• Native Species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4