The Importance of Environmental Conservation

What is one of the primary reasons for environmental conservation mentioned in the passage?

• Protection of biodiversity

• Economic growth

• Urban development

• Technological advancement

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does pollution affect the environment according to the passage?

• It has detrimental effects on natural habitats.

• It improves air and water quality.

• It increases biodiversity.

• It stabilizes ecosystems.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does sustainable use of resources mean as described in the passage?

• Using resources in a way that meets current needs without compromising future generations.

• Exploiting resources for maximum short-term gain.

• Ignoring the needs of future generations.

• Focusing solely on economic benefits.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is raising public awareness about environmental issues important?

• It leads to more informed decisions and actions.

• It guarantees immediate policy changes.

• It eliminates the need for government intervention.

• It focuses only on individual actions.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Who plays a role in environmental conservation according to the passage?

• Governments, organizations, and individuals

• Only governments

• Only non-governmental organizations

• Only individuals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the impact of protecting biodiversity on ecosystems?

• It ensures the stability of ecosystems.

• It makes ecosystems more fragile.

• It reduces the number of species.

• It has no impact on ecosystems.

What is a key component of environmental conservation mentioned in the passage?

• Sustainable use of resources

• Rapid industrialization

• Increased urbanization

• Technological exploitation

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Biodiversity, the ​ (a)   of life on ​ (b)   , is essential ​ (c)   the stability and ​ (d)   of ​ (e)   .

• variety
• Earth
• for
• resilience
• ecosystems

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Environmental ​ (a)   is crucial for the ​ (b)   and well-being of our ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   its ​ (e)   .

• conservation
• health
• planet
• all
• inhabitants

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Match the following

• Ecosystem services

• Biodiversity supports vital ecosystem functions like pollination, nutrient cycling, and water purification.

• Food security

• A diverse range of plant species is crucial for agriculture and food production.

• Medicinal resources

• Many medicines are derived from natural sources, and biodiversity is essential for discovering new treatments.