Ecological Disturbances

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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an ecological disturbance?
A temporary change in environmental conditions that causes a pronounced change in an ecosystem.
A random event that has no impact on an ecosystem.
A gradual change in environmental conditions that causes a pronounced change in an ecosystem.
A permanent change in environmental conditions that causes a pronounced change in an ecosystem.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name one natural ecological disturbance that can often be human-induced (anthropogenic).
Volcanic eruptions
Wildfires
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the different types of ecological disturbances?
Climate disturbances and geological disturbances
Biological disturbances and chemical disturbances
Natural disturbances and human-induced disturbances
Physical disturbances and social disturbances
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do ecological disturbances affect ecosystems?
Ecological disturbances always lead to an increase in biodiversity.
Ecological disturbances only affect the physical environment, not species composition.
Ecological disturbances have no impact on ecosystems.
Ecological disturbances can disrupt the balance of species and alter the physical environment, leading to changes in biodiversity, species composition, and ecosystem functioning.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the causes of ecological disturbances?
Natural disasters, human activities, invasive species, climate change, and habitat destruction.
Drought, overgrazing, and industrialization.
Genetic mutations, overfishing, and urbanization.
Overpopulation, pollution, and deforestation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the effects of ecological disturbances on biodiversity?
Ecological disturbances have no effect on biodiversity.
Ecological disturbances can have both positive and negative effects on biodiversity.
Ecological disturbances only have negative effects on biodiversity.
Ecological disturbances only have positive effects on biodiversity.
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NGSS.HS-LS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some examples of human-induced ecological disturbances?
Overpopulation, deforestation, water pollution, industrialization
Wildfires, natural disasters, genetic modification, air pollution
Urbanization, desertification, invasive species, soil erosion
Deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, overfishing, climate change
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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