Habitat Destruction

The area where a plant or animal lives

• environment

• location

• habitat

• home

What will help prevent unnecessary habitat destruction?

• Spreading out farms and urban developments

• Finding a balance between what humans and animals need

• Decreasing animal populations

• Decreasing plant populations

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When a habitat is destroyed, ____ (check all that are true)

• Only organisms that can adapt quickly will survive

• Only organisms that can move out of the area quickly will survive.

• No plants or animals will survive.

• Most plants will survive because their seeds are still in the ground.

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A good example of the fragmentation of habitat would be _____.

• Cutting down a forest to build a housing development.

• Draining a swamp to develop the land.

• Building a road through the woods.

• Polluting the James River

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What is habitat destruction?

• The natural migration of animals from one habitat to another.

• The process of cleaning and preserving habitats.

• The alteration of a natural habitat in a way that harms native species.

• The introduction of new species into a habitat.

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Habitat destruction often leads to a loss of species diversity. Which of the following is a primary cause of habitat destruction?

• Natural disasters

• Urbanization

• Migration of animals

• Seasonal changes

Answer explanation

Urbanization is a primary cause of habitat destruction as it involves the conversion of natural land into urban areas, leading to loss of habitats and species diversity. Natural disasters, migration, and seasonal changes are not primary causes.

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Which of the following is a consequence of habitat destruction?

• Increased biodiversity

• Enhanced ecosystem services

• Loss of species

• More stable ecosystems

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Which of the following actions can help reduce habitat destruction?

• Increasing the use of pesticides in farming.

• Building more residential areas.

• Implementing laws to protect natural areas.

• Encouraging industrial expansion.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is a primary cause of habitat destruction?

• Natural disasters like earthquakes and floods.

• The building of homes and urban development.

• The migration of animals across continents.

• Seasonal changes in weather.

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Habitat destruction can lead to:

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels

• Loss of species

• Improved air quality

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