Quiz about Ch 10 Biodiversity

Question 1

What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area.

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A keystone species in an environment

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none of the above

Question 2

What is the variety of ecosystems that are present in the biosphere?

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ecosystem diversity

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species diversity

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genetic diversity

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biodiversity

Question 3

When is the variety of genes are present?

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genetic diversity

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bidiversity

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species diversity

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extinction

Question 4

The number of different species and the abundance of each species in a biological community.

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species diversity

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genetic diversity

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ecosystem diversity

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extinction

Question 5

Species that are only found in a specific geographic area are _______.

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Endemic

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Introduced species

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Local species

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Biodiversity hot spot

Question 6

Biologists put extra effort into protecting these because they have many species living in them.

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Biodiversity Hotspots

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Cities

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Farms

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Conservation stations

Question 7

What is an invasive species?

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A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area.

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A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area.

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A keystone species in an environment

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none of the above

Question 8

What does biodiversity mean?

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The different amount of species in an area

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Only one species in an area.

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All abiotic life

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Nitrogen fixation

Question 9

An endangered species is

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One whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction

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One whose not been spotted after many years.

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One whose numbers are abundant.

Question 10

A species is defined as endangered when it

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all of the above

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suffers from damage to its habitat.

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suffers from disease or predation.

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when there are hazards to the continued life of the species.

Question 11

What are vulnerable or candidate species?

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not in immediate danger but could be soon

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species that are no longer endangered

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species that have already become extinct with no hope of coming back

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none of the above

Question 12

What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

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Something once lived but no longer exists.

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Animals that is at risk of extinction.

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Place that protects animals at risk.

Question 13

What is a conservation program?

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Place that protects animals at risk.

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Something once lived but no longer exists.

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Animals that is at risk of extinction.

Question 14

Why does species become endangered?

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Because their environment changed.

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Because they go to another place.

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Because people changed.

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Because new habitats are build.

Question 15

If a species is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future, it is considered to be...

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threatened

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prevalent

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endangered

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short-listed

Question 16

The US act to prevent extinction, recover imperiled plants and animals, and protect the ecosystems on which they depend upon is called...

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The Endangered Species Act of 1973

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The Fossil Fuel Burning Act of 2000

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Congressional Bill 78655

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Project Save

Question 17

A species that is not native to a particular region

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Exotic Species

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Endemic Species

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Keystone Species

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Threatened Species

Question 18

A species that is critical to the functioning of the ecosystem in which it lives

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Keystone Species

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Exotic Species

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Endemic Species

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Endangered Species

Question 19

A species that is likely to become extinct if protective measures are not taken immediately

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Endangered Species

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Exotic Species

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Endemic Species

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Threatened Species

Question 20

Hereditary material that helps a species have many traits

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Genetic Diversity

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Biodiversity

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Germ Plasm

Question 21

A species that is native to a particular place that is found only there

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Endemic Species

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Exotic Species

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Endangered Species

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Keystone Species

Question 22

The number of different species in an area

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Species Diversity

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Biodiversity

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Genetic Diversity

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Hybrid

Question 23

An attempt to restore the population of a species outside of their natural habitat

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Captive Breeding

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Biodiversity

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Endangered Species Act

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Poaching

Question 24

The illegal harvesting of fish, game, or other species

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Poaching

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Captive Breeding

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Germ Plasm

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Hybrid

Question 25

Form of tourism that supports the conservation and sustainable development of ecologically unique areas

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Ectotourism

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Poaching

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Endemic Species

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Endangered Species Act

Question 26

A variety of organisms in a given area

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Biodiversity

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Species Diversity

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Hybrid

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Ectotourism

Question 27

A species that has a declining population and that is likely to become endangered if not protected

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Threatened Species

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Endangered Species

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Keystone Species

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Endemic Species

Question 28

All the different genes contained within all members of a population

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Genetic Diversity

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Biodiversity

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Hybrid

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Germ Plasm

Question 29

Which is NOT a way to save individual species

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Hunting

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Captive breeding

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Preservation of genetic material

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Zoos, aquariums and parks

Question 30

Which is NOT a way to save individual species

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Selling endangered species for pets

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Create laws to protect endangered species

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Breeding programs within zoos

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State parks and restored habitats

Question 31

What are some ways species are NOT prone to extinction

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Species that multiply quickly

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Species that migrate

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Species that need large areas to live or special habitats

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Species that are exploited by humans

Question 32

Which is NOT a way species are being threatened with extinction globally

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Captive breeding

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Habitat Distruction

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Poaching

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Pollution

Question 33

Which is NOT a way species are being threatened with extinction globally

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Zoos and parks

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Introduction of exotic species

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Pollution

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Humans cutting down forests and habitats

Question 34

Do exotic species affect native species in an ecosystem? How?

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Yes, they will become predators, parasites and will compete for food sources

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No - they interact just fine

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Yes, they will destroy everything in their paths!

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No, everyone shares, right??

Question 35

What is the Endangered Species Act

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A law passes in 1973 to protect plants and animals in danger of extinction

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A law passes in 1973 to protect only animals in danger of extinction

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A law passes in 1973 to protect only plants in danger of extinction

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A law allowing hunter to use parts of animals ONLY IF the animal is unharmed

Question 36

___________ the variety of organisms in a given area, the genetic variation within a population, the variety of species in a community or the variety of communities in an ecosystem.

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biodiversity

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species

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biology

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diversity

Question 37

________________ a species that is not native to a particular region.

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Exotic Species

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Endangered Species

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Threatened Species

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Endemic Species

Question 38

How can people help prevent the spread of invasive species?

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By cleaning their shoes and gear after hiking in nature.

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By planting invasive species in their gardens.

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By releasing pets into the wild.

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By importing exotic plants and animals without regulation.

Question 39

Why do the populations of invasive species grow so quickly?

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Invasive species have no predators.

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Invasive Species are native to an area.

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Invasive species are prey to many animals.

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Invasive species keep the ecosystems in equilibrium.

Question 40

How can the introduction of an invasive species affect genetic diversity?

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It can decrease genetic diversity by outcompeting native species for resources

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It can increase genetic diversity by introducing new genes

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It generally has no effect on genetic diversity

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It can ensure the genetic purity of native species

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a conservation strategy to prevent extinction?

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Captive breeding programs

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Urban development

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Increased pesticide use

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Deforestation

Question 42

Based on the table, native organisms will be negatively affected by competition with lionfish if they-

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eat invertebrates.

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hunt in fresh water.

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live on land.

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are longer than 45 centimeters.

Question 43

How does deforestation directly affect biodiversity?

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By reducing habitat for many species

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By increasing the amount of land available for agriculture

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By increasing carbon dioxide absorption

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By promoting the growth of new species

Question 44

What is the effect of overfishing on marine biodiversity?

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It leads to a decrease in fish populations and affects the marine food web

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It increases the number of fish species

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It has no significant impact

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It improves the health of coral reefs

Question 45

What is the primary cause of species extinction today?

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Human activities

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Natural disasters

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Alien species invasion

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Climate change

Ch 10 Biodiversity

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