Biodiversity in Ecosystems Review

Scientists can use aerial photos to collect data to determine the biodiversity index of an area.

• True

• False

An ecosystem with a large number of individuals can have a low biodiversity. True or False?

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Resilience describes an ecosystem's ability to maintain dynamic equilibrium.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a method scientists use to measure the biodiversity of an area?

• canopy fogging

• transect sampling

• biological control

• aerial photos

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

• the use of herbicides

• weeding

• reclamation

• the use of other species

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following describes a taiga?

• warm and moist

• exists only in the northern hemisphere

• treeless

• mostly deciduous trees

Which of the following is NOT a main type of ecosystem service?

• restoring

• supporting

• provisioning

• cultural

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is an example of a supporting ecosystem service?

• nutrient cycling

• recreation

• tourism

• habitat restoration

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Discuss four ways that humans impact aquatic ecosystems.

• Pollution, Overfishing, Habitat Destruction, Climate Change

• Pollution, Urbanization, Deforestation, Mining

• Agriculture, Urbanization, Deforestation, Mining

• Overfishing, Agriculture, Urbanization, Climate Change

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

State one piece of evidence that would support the argument that supporting services are critical for humans to maintain.

• Supporting services provide essential nutrients to crops.

• Supporting services are not related to human survival.

• Supporting services are only beneficial for animals.

• Supporting services have no impact on the environment.