Biodiversity at Risk

Biodiversity at Risk

9th Grade

25 Qs

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Biodiversity at Risk

Biodiversity at Risk

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Science

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-4, MS-ESS3-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In what part of the world are the greatest number of extinctions occurring?

in tropical rain forests

in deserts

in the Arctic

in Europe and the United States

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An endangered species is

a species in danger of extinction.

a species growing on public land.

an organism brought to a place where it has not lived before.

a species that has disappeared entirely.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The current rate of species extinction is

slower than at any other time in this century.

due primarily to the actions of humans.

the result of natural environmental processes.

of little consequence to Earth’s long-term survival.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The fact that organisms are adapted to survive in particular environments helps to explain why

captive-breeding programs are often ineffective.

non-native plant species never flourish in new areas.

habitat destruction accounts for most extinctions.

compromise is impossible on environmental issues.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a consequence of losing biodiversity?

Increased uniformity in genetic traits.

Enhanced ecosystem resilience against environmental changes.

Decreased ecosystem productivity and stability.

More rapid evolution of new species.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the biggest threat to biodiversity?

Urban Development

Oil spills

Chemical runoff

Deforestation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The factor that likely poses the greatest threat of extinction of species worldwide is

black market trade in endangered species

aggressive collecting of specimens by museums and zoos

increasing loss of habitat

weakening of environmental legislation

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

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