Vocab IE Mindset 2 - U6 Natural Environment

Biodiversity refers to the ____________ of life in a particular habitat.

• uniformity

• variety

• scarcity

• singularity

What is a synonym for "Endangered species"?

• Common species

• Thriving species

• Vulnerable species

• Abundant species

Conservationists work tirelessly to ____________ the natural habitats of rare animals.

a)
b)
c)
d)

• preserve

• cultivate

• exploit

• exhaust

Conservationists emphasize the need to make use -------- renewable energy sources to minimize environmental impact.

• in

• on

• at

• of

Human activities such as deforestation and pollution often ____________ the balance of ecosystems.

• threaten

• nurture

• cherish

• bolster

What is the synonym for "plants and animals"?

(a)  

What is another way to call "illegal hunters"?

• poachers

• foragers

• collectors

• trappers

The ongoing destruction of habitats is a significant factor contributing to the ____________ of many species.

• evolution

• survival

• endangerment

• extinction