Environment Changes

Which of the following would have a negative impact on an ecosystem

• constructing highways
• planting trees
• recycling paper

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A park is home to a large number of robins, squirrels and rabbits. The robins and squirrels live in the park’s trees. The robins feed on earthworms and insects that live on the ground. The squirrels eat the acorns produced by the park’s oak trees. The rabbits hide in the bushes and feed on the grass. Which factor would negatively impact the number of rabbits living in the park?

• Collecting acorns off the ground.
• Planting more trees.
• Removing park bushes.
• Removing the squirrels.

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What would happen if the mouse population went extinct?

• The Kestrel (Hawk) population would increase

• The Blackberry plants would increase

• The Rabbit population would decrease

• The grass would increase

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If humans cleared a forest to build homes, we would expect _____________.

• fewer tree-dwelling animals
• increased insect populations
• more development of soil
• more frequent thunderstorms

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In which example does a nonliving factor affect an ecosystem?

• Insects destroy most of the trees in the forest

• A tornado uproots many trees in a neighborhood

• A beaver uses trees it cuts down to build a dam on a river

• People cut down trees to clear land for building homes.

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How will the construction shown above most likely effect the environment?

• Animals in different parts of the ecosystem will be separated

• Habitats on both sides of the road will be damaged by flooding

• Plants will stop growing in the cleared ground

• Populations of predators will increase in this region.

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too many of the same organism in one area

• native species

• overpopulation

• invasive species

• restore (restoration)

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What is a drought?

• Not enough rain
• Too much rain.
• Too much people using water
• Strong winds

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Which of the following gets it's energy directly from a producer?

• Sun

• Plants

• Deer

• Snake

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The nesting habits of four types of birds are above. If all the dead branches and dying trees in a wooded area are removed, which bird's nesting habit would be most affected?

• Baltimore Oriole

• Barn Swallow

• Downy Woodpecker

• Belted kingfisher

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