Galapagos Islands

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11th Grade
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James McKenna
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason for the increase in fishing around the Galapagos Islands?
To control the number of tourists
To preserve the environment
To provide food for the increasing visitors
To create more jobs in the fishing industry
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who visited the Galapagos Islands in 1835 and came up with the theory of evolution?
Isaac Newton
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Stephen Hawking
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are volunteers spending time removing unwanted species from the Galapagos Islands?
To increase the number of species
To introduce new species
To control pests
To protect the local ecosystem
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the potential impact of harmful creatures accidentally brought in by holidaymakers to the Galapagos Islands?
To control the population of tourists
To increase biodiversity
To damage the local ecosystem
To preserve the native wildlife
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main concern regarding the rubbish produced on the Galapagos Islands?
It can increase the number of residents
It can attract more tourists
It can harm the local ecosystem
It can lead to overpopulation
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why have the authorities limited development on all five inhabited islands of the Galapagos?
To attract more tourists
To preserve the environment
To create more jobs
To increase the resident population
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Galapagos Islands recognised as in terms of its ecosystem?
One of the least visited islands
One of the smallest island ecosystems
One of the most perfect island ecosystems
One of the most polluted islands
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is responsible for preserving the Galapagos Islands according to the text?
Only tourists
Only scientists
Both scientists and tourists
Only residents
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
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