
Biodiversity at Risk
Authored by Lisa Thompson
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9th Grade
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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
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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.
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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.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
NGSS.MS-LS1-4
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
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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
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NGSS.HS-LS2-7
NGSS.HS-LS4-5
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