Module 59 Day 2 Notes Check

Hannah is studying environmental science and comes across the acronym HIPPCO in her textbook. She wonders, what does the 'H' in HIPPCO stand for?

• Habitat destruction & Fragmentation

• Human impact

• Herbivore loss

• Hydrological changes

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Sophia is studying environmental threats and comes across the acronym HIPPCO. She wonders what the 'I' stands for. Which of the following is represented by the 'I' in HIPPCO?

• Industrialization

• Invasive species

• Irrigation

• Ice melting

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During a community meeting, residents discuss the main threats to local biodiversity using the HIPPCO model. When the first 'P' is mentioned, what does it refer to?

• Pollution

• Population growth (human)

• Pesticide use

• Predation

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Benjamin is studying the impact of deforestation around the world. He wants to know in which areas deforestation typically continues the most. What should he focus on?

• Urban areas

• Developed countries

• Developing countries

• Coastal regions

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Zoe is writing an FRQ about habitat loss for her environmental science class. What should she mention in her response?

• Climate change

• Types of habitat destruction like deforestation

• Pollution levels

• Animal extinction rates

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Sophia noticed that a forest near her home was being cleared to build new houses. What is a common cause of habitat destruction in this situation?

• Natural disasters

• Human development

• Animal migration

• Seasonal changes

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Grace is studying the reasons why certain animal species are disappearing from a local forest. What is a key factor in the decline of biodiversity in this area?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat destruction

• Climate change

• Pollution

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Abigail is studying a forest where roads and farms have divided the land into smaller patches. What role does this habitat fragmentation play in biodiversity?

• It increases genetic diversity.

• It reduces the number of predators.

• It contributes to declining biodiversity.

• It creates more habitats.

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Priya is studying a species of birds that live in a small forest area. What is a consequence for these birds having a smaller habitat?

• Increased genetic diversity

• Less exposure to predators

• More exposure to predators and parasites

• More food resources

Benjamin is part of a community group working to protect local ecosystems from invasive species. Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for Benjamin and his group to reduce threats from invasive species?

• Prevent them from becoming established

• Learn the characteristics of the species

• Encourage their spread

• Set up research programs

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