Biodiversity

Where are many critical biodiversity hotspots located?

• islands, tropical rain forests, and coastal areas

• cities and developed areas of the world

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What is an invasive species?

• native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 

• non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 

• keystone species in an environment

• none of the above

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What is one of the most effective ways to protect species?

• Protecting their habitat

• Breeding them in captivity

• Introducing them to new environments

• Hunting and fishing regulations

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What is the purpose of a recovery plan?

• To reverse the decline of a threatened or endangered species

• To protect critical habitat

• To list a species as endangered or threatened

• To petition the government for species protection

What is one option that may be included in a recovery plan?

• Habitat restoration and protection

• Hunting and fishing regulations

• Introducing invasive species

• Polluting the species' habitat

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What role do national parks and wildlife reserves play in the conservation of endangered species?

• They provide natural habitats free from human interference.

• They are used for commercial development to fund conservation.

• They serve as locations for outdoor recreational activities.

• They are primarily used for scientific research.

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The lack of natural predators makes populations of invasive species unmanageable?

• True

• False

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What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem

• The number of species in a given area

• The genetic variation within a species

• The number of ecosystems in a region

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Which of the following is a major threat to biodiversity?

• Climate change

• Increased rainfall

• Natural selection

• Symbiosis

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What is the primary purpose of biodiversity conservation?

• To maintain ecosystem services

• To increase the number of species

• To promote human recreation

• To eliminate invasive species

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