Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Resilience

Which of the following does not describe an ecosystem in a state of dynamic equilibrium?

• An ecosystem that is constantly changing.

• An equilibrium that becomes unbalanced.

• An ecosystem that can return to a balanced state.

• An ecosystem that can respond to disruptions.

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Which of the following is a regulating service provided by ecosystems?

• the water cycle

• pollination

• food production

• natural resources

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Which of these is a chemical control used to help control invasive species?

• using fences

• using other species

• using herbicides

• using barriers

Climate change is a threat to biodiversity on Earth.

• True

• False

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Habitat restoration can have a positive impact on biodiversity in an area.

• True

• False

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five major threats to biodiversity?

• habitat destruction

• invasive species

• over exploitation

• reclamation

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Which of the following is NOT a method used for controlling invasive species?

• the use of herbicides

• weeding

• the use of other species

• reclamation

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A wetland being drained so a housing development can be built is an example of ____________.

• habitat destruction

• over exploitation

• pollution

• conservation

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Biodiversity is influenced by factors like precipitation and soil quality because in most ecosystems overall biodiversity relies on a wide variety of...

• Plants and other Producers

• Apex Predators

• Greenhouse Gases

• Rocks & Dirt

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The two main benefits of biodiversity in most ecosystems is that it...

• increases stability and decreases resilience.

• decreases stability and increases resilience.

• increases both stability and resilience.

• decreases both stability and resilience.

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