Protecting Biodiversity

Controlling invasive species by fences, barriers, weeding and trapping

• Biological Control

• Chemical Control

• Mechanical Control

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the use of other species to combat an invasive species.

• mechanical controls

• chemical controls

• biological controls

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Three main methods, or technologies, are used to control invasive species:

• mechanical controls

• chemical controls

• biological controls

• All of the above

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What is the goal of the ESA?

• Prevent extinctions by protecting at-risk species

• Prevent widespread populations of at-risk species

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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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What is one of the primary causes of habitat destruction?

• Increased rainfall

• Urban development

• Natural disasters

• Seasonal migration

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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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As many as 30 to 50 percent of all species are possibly heading toward extinction by mid-century.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?

• Natural selection

• Habitat destruction

• Seasonal changes

• Genetic mutation

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Which of the following is NOT a threat to biodiversity?

• pollution

• planting trees

• overhunting or fishing

• habitat destruction

• introduction of invasive species

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