Indicator Species

Indicator Species

9th Grade

11 Qs

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Indicator Species

Indicator Species

Assessment

Quiz

Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-2, MS-LS2-3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lisa Thompson

FREE Resource

11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a reason why lichens are used as indicator species?

They grow quickly

They are resistant to pollution

They absorb pollutants from the air

They are found in deserts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary reason scientists study indicator species?

To increase their population

To understand ecosystem dynamics

To develop new medicines

To create new habitats

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are amphibians often considered good indicator species?

They are immune to pollutants

They have a short lifespan

They are sensitive to changes in water quality

They are found only in tropical regions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a plant indicator species?

Oak Tree

Cactus

Pine Tree

Moss

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

A species that is very sensitive to environmental changes and can help humans identify if the habitat is suffering.

indicator

umbrella

predator

mutualist

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This species is often the first to suffer when the environmental conditions begins to decline

Pioneer Species

Keystone Species

Indicator Species

Exotic Species

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a reason why lichens are used as indicator species?

They grow quickly

They are resistant to pollution

They absorb pollutants from the air

They are found in deserts

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