Major Threats I Quiz

What is one of the major threats to wildlife caused by human activities?

• Climate change

• Natural disasters

• Predation

• Disease

What is one of the main causes of bird endangerment according to the American Bird Conservancy?

• Invasive species/disease

• Urban/suburban development

• Water diversion projects

• Global warming

What do economists call the unintended side effects of economic activities that affect other parties without being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved?

• Externality

• Opportunity Cost

• Marginal Cost

• Sunk Cost

Which concept is illustrated by the situation where individuals use a shared resource for their own benefit and, as a result, deplete or spoil that resource?

• Tragedy of the Commons

• Law of Diminishing Returns

• Comparative Advantage

• Economies of Scale

According to the provided information, what is the positive aspect for the "rich" in the context of bird endangerment?

• Have fun today

• Save money

• Increase resources

• Reduce pollution

What does habitat loss refer to?

• The increase in natural environments

• The reduction, degradation, or fragmentation of natural environments

• The improvement of plant and animal species

• The creation of new habitats for wildlife

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to habitat loss?

• Urbanization

• Agricultural Expansion

• Extractive Industries

• Wildlife Conservation

Which factor of habitat loss is associated with the development of cities and towns?

• Agricultural Expansion

• Urbanization

• Extractive Industries

• Deforestation

What is one of the factors contributing to habitat loss that involves the removal of natural resources from the earth?

• Urbanization

• Agricultural Expansion

• Extractive Industries

• Climate Change

Which factor of habitat loss involves the conversion of natural land into farmland?

• Urbanization

• Agricultural Expansion

• Extractive Industries

• Industrialization