Long and Short Term Impacts on Ecosystems

What is the most likely adaptation for a rabbit which once lived in the snow but now lives in shrubs and rocks due to increased global temperature?

• they will see an increase in fur production

• they will become better swimmers

• they will grow longer ears

• their coats will become darker due to natural selection

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The environmental impact of mining includes erosion, loss of biodiversity, contamination of soil and water

• This is a short term impact.

• This is a long term impact.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following will have the longest term impact on organisms in an ecosystem?

• flooding

• oil spill

• blizzard

• global warming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Due to several days of downpours the rivers have overflowed their banks causing localized flooding.

• This is a long term impact.

• This is a short term impact.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Even folks living in the city will occasionally see a deer darting out from the trees into the road. If the city continues to expand, the deer population is likely to decline.

• Short term impact

• Long term impact

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Affects organism immediately

• Short term impact

• Long term impact

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Can cause extinctions of organism

• Short term impact

• Long term impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Affects subsequent generations

• Short term impact

• Long term impact

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4