Ecosystem Diversity

Wetlands improve water quality by filtering sediments and nutrients.

• True

• False

True or False: The loss of wetlands in Alberta has no effect on biodiversity.

• True

• False

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True or False: Higher biodiversity increases an ecosystem’s resilience to environmental changes.

• True

• False

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True or False: Sustainable farming practices can help protect wetland ecosystems.

• True

• False

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Which strategy helps balance development with wetland conservation?

• Clear-cutting forests

• Building impermeable surfaces

• Establishing buffer zones

• Draining wetlands

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True or False: Alberta’s wetlands support 120 bird species.

• True

• False

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True or False: Climate change reduces the effectiveness of wetlands in regulating water flow.

• True

• False

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Buffer zones around wetlands can help maintain (a)   .

• biodiversity

• False

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True or False: Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of ecosystems in a given region.

• A) True

• B) False

Which of the following is a benefit of high ecosystem diversity?

• A) Increased vulnerability to diseases

• B) Greater resilience to environmental changes

• C) Reduced availability of resources

• D) Lower species richness

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