Reading The Intricacies of Ecosystems

What is biodiversity's role in an ecosystem?

• It ensures resilience against environmental changes.

• It decreases the variety of life forms.

• It disrupts ecological balance.

• It has no significant role.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a primary cause of habitat loss?

• Deforestation

• Ecological succession

• Increased biodiversity

• Climate regulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is primary succession?

• It occurs in lifeless areas where soil has yet to form.

• It takes place in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing community but left the soil intact.

• It is the final stage of ecological succession.

• It refers to the extinction of species.

What are pioneer species?

• The first species to colonize a disturbed area.

• Species that appear in the final stage of succession.

• Species that decrease biodiversity.

• Species that cause habitat destruction.

What should conservation strategies focus on?

• Sustainable practices that minimize habitat destruction and promote ecological restoration.

• Increasing urbanization and deforestation.

• Reducing biodiversity to maintain ecological balance.

• Ignoring the impacts of habitat destruction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5