R2 Exploring the Levels of Biodiversity

What are the three primary levels of biodiversity mentioned in the passage?

• Genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity

• Genetic, habitat, and ecosystem diversity

• Species, habitat, and genetic diversity

• Ecosystem, genetic, and population diversity

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following is a leading cause of biodiversity loss according to the passage?

• Habitat destruction

• Natural disasters

• Genetic mutations

• Overpopulation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the purpose of establishing protected areas like national parks and wildlife reserves?

• To safeguard habitats and species

• To promote tourism

• To increase urban development

• To conduct scientific experiments

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

Who introduced the concept of biodiversity hotspots?

• Norman Myers

• Charles Darwin

• Rachel Carson

• E.O. Wilson

Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as a biodiversity hotspot in the passage?

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Congo Basin

• The Coral Triangle

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5