Ecology and Biodiversity Quiz

What is the definition of a Population Bottleneck?

• A species that has a large effect on the abundance of other species in the ecosystem.

• All the different genes contained within all members of a population.

• Reduced genetic variation due to a dramatic population decline.

• A non-native species that spreads rapidly and takes away resources from native species.

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What does Species Richness measure?

• The variety of life on Earth at all levels of organization.

• A measure of the number of different species present in a given area.

• The variety of habitats, communities, and ecosystems in a larger area.

• A measure of the distribution of individuals among different species in a community.

What is the definition of Ecosystem Diversity?

• The variety of life on Earth at all levels of organization.

• The variety of habitats, communities, and ecosystems in a larger area.

• A measure of the number of different species present in a given area.

• A species that has a large effect on the abundance of other species in the ecosystem.

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Which ecosystem service is described as something that humans can extract from nature and use?

• Supporting Ecosystem Service

• Regulating Ecosystem Service

• Provisioning Ecosystem Service

• Cultural Ecosystem Service

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What is an invasive species?

• A species that eats a narrow range of resources

• A non-native species that spreads rapidly and takes resources

• A species that has a large effect on the ecosystem

• A measure of the number of different species present

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Which term refers to a species that can eat a wide range of resources?

• Specialist Species

• Generalist Species

• Invasive Species

• Keystone Species

What does Species Richness measure?

• The variety of life on Earth at all levels of organization

• A measure of the number of different species present in a given area

• A species that has a large effect on the abundance of other species

• A non-native species that spreads rapidly

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Which term describes a non-native species that spreads rapidly and takes away resources from native species?

• Specialist Species

• Invasive Species

• Generalist Species

• Keystone Species

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What is the definition of a Specialist Species?

• A species that can eat a wide range of resources

• A species that eats a narrow range of resources

• A non-native species that spreads rapidly

• A species that has a large effect on the abundance of other species

What is the role of Supporting Ecosystem Services?

• Soil formation, water cycling, nutrient cycling, habitats, and photosynthesis

• Moderates natural phenomena such as purifying water

• Describes something that humans can extract from nature and use

• A species that has a large effect on the abundance of other species

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