Environmental Science Review

What type of species reproduce rapidly in a new habitat due to the lack of predators that would naturally control their population growth?

• native

• invasive

• isolated

True or False? A population of zebras are introduced into a new habitat. If their population increases over time, it could mean that they have no natural predators.

• True

• False

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True or False? Decomposers feed on the remains of dead plants and animals.

• True

• False

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Effective irrigation techniques could benefit society by _____.

• increasing the cost of food

• increasing the amount of crops being produced

• increasing the cost of seeds

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Which is an example of a RENEWABLE energy source?

• solar

• coal

• natural gas

_____ are caused by earth's internal heat sources.

• thunderstorms

• hurricanes

• volcanic eruptions

What is the most important reason that scientists track hurricanes?

• to predict how much damage the hurricane will cause

• to estimate the strength and path of the hurricane

• to choose a name for the hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

True or False? Biome is the variety of life on Earth.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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Which environmental impact is most likely to have a positive impact on biodiversity?

• limitation of invasive species

• climate change

• deforestation

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