Biodiversity in Ecosystems

Scientists can use aerial photos to collect data to determine the biodiversity index of an area

• true

• false

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An ecosystem with a large number of individuals can have a low biodiversity.

• True

• False

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Resilience describes an ecosystem's ability to maintain dynamic equilibrium.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT a method scientists use to measure the biodiversity of an area?

• canopy fogging

• transect sampling

• biological control

• aerial photos

Which of the following is NOT a method used for controlling invasive species?

• the use of herbicides

• weeding

• reclamation

• the use of other species

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Which of the following describes a taiga?

• warm and moist

• exists only in the northern hemisphere

• treeless

• mostly deciduous trees

Which of the following is NOT a main type of ecosystem service?

• restoring

• supporting

• provisioning

• cultural

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Which of the following is an example of supporting ecosystem service?

• nutrient cycling

• recreation

• tourism

• habitat restoration

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What four ways do humans impact aquatic ecosystems?

• dams

• pollution

• swimming

• overexploitation of fish

• filling in the wetlands

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Why is it critical for humans to maintain supporting services?

• Supporting services are not critical to maintain.

• Supporting services make a few of the other categories of the ecosystem services possible.

• Supporting services make all other categories of the ecosystem services possible

• Supporting services are the same as the ecosystem.

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