Habitat Loss

In 2005, the government of Brazil released information showing that over 10,000 square miles of the Amazon rain forest had been destroyed. Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation reported by the Brazilian government. What will most likely be the immediate result of deforestation in the Amazon rain forest?

• a decrease in the use of alternative energy

• an increase in biodiversity in the region

• a decrease in the rate of soil erosion

• an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide

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In what way are humans most impacting the biodiversity of ecosystems around the world?

• a. We are putting too many organisms in zoos or keeping them as pets

• b. We are increasing biodiversity by breeding new species

• c. We are destroying the habitats of a large number of species

• d. Recreational hunting

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

• polar ice cap melting

• global warming

• habitat loss and degradation

• burning of fossil fuels

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The loss of a natural habitat is called?

• Habitat development

• biodiversity

• Pollution

• Habitat destruction

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The loss of habitat

• pollution

• poaching

• habitat fragmentation

• habitat destruction

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Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation?

• Increased air quality

• habitat loss

• More land for agriculture

• Decreased global temperatures

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Which of the following is NOT a way in which humans are destroying habitats?

• Gathering rain water to use to water crops

• Clearing out prairies to grow a single crop

• Cutting trees to use as toilet paper

• Building a shopping mall with a large parking lot

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What is the primary consequence of habitat loss on biodiversity?

• A) Increase in species diversity

• B) Decrease in species diversity

• C) Stabilization of species diversity

• D) No effect on species diversity

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Which of the following human activities is most directly linked to habitat loss?

• A) Recycling waste materials

• B) Urban development

• C) Organic farming

• D) Use of renewable energy

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How does habitat loss affect the carbon cycle?

• A) Increases carbon sequestration

• B) Decreases carbon emissions

• C) Increases carbon emissions

• D) Has no effect on the carbon cycle

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