Biodiversity at Risk

A species that is only found in one area of the world is called a(n)

• invasive species

• keystone species

• endemic species

• none of these

Something that is in danger of disappearing, or becoming extinct is called

• species

• endangered species

• fossil

• extinct

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Scientists think people have directly caused the extinction of some species through ______________.

• habitat destruction

• poaching

• pollution

• All of these

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According to the percentage, which species is the MOST threatened

• Mammals

• Birds

• Plants

• Insects

Human population growth has accelerated and so has the rate of extinctions.

• True

• False; human population has slowed down

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What makes a species invasive?

• Moving to a new ecosystem and taking resources from natives

• Not having papers

• Species that can't adapt

• Plants that take up too much space

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What are the greatest problems facing plants, animals, and people?

• introducing new species that  can cause problems 

• habitat destruction

• illegal hunting 

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

The primary causes of extinction (and endangerment and threatened status) is...

• polar ice cap melting

• global warming

• habitat loss

• burning of fossil fuels

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How does habitat fragmentation reduce genetic diversity in species?

• Habitat fragmentation makes nonnative species introduction possible.

• Habitat fragmentation opens migration routes.

• Habitat fragmentation isolates a large population into smaller groups.

• Habitat fragementation encourages open gene flow.

The illegal hunting, fishing, harvesting, and trade of wildlife

• pollution

• poaching

• ingathering

• black market deals

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