Biodiversity Test 2 Review

This is the extinction of a species one by one, not a sudden loss of many species

• background extinction

• mass extinction

• fragmentation

• biotic potential

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

This classification of risk means that the species is at serious risk of extinction.

• threatened

• vulnerable

• endangered

• extinct

The status of a "threatened species" means:

• they are almost extinct

• they are likely to become endangered

• they are extinct

• their numbers are increasing

All of the following are causes for biodiversity loss, EXCEPT:

• Habitat Loss

• Invasive Species

• Replanting trees

• Pollution

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Forest clearing, farming, and road building are all examples of

• Biodiversity

• Population distribution

• Habitat loss

• Climate Change

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

The greatest cause of biodiversity loss today is

• Pollution

• Habitat loss and change

• Climate Change

• Invasive species

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

All of the following affect biodiversity only in certain locations and times, EXCEPT:

• Pollution

• Invasive Species

• Climate Change

• Overharvesting

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Paths created for wildlife to safely travel between areas of an ecosystem are called

• biodiversity paths

• habitat corridors

• wildlife corridors

• ecosystem paths

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

In 1973 the __________ ___________ _________ was passed to help pass laws protecting biodiversity.

• Wildlife Species Act

• Extinction Protection Act

• Endangered Reduction Act

• Endangered Species Act

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Where does most air pollution come from?

• Human activities

• Wildfires

• Volcanic eruptions

• Allergens

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4