[Khang] Biodiversity loss and solutions

What does the word 'deforestation' most likely mean in the context?

• Cutting down forests
• Protecting forests
• A type of agriculture
• Growing trees

Which word is closest in meaning to 'habitat' as used in the passage?

• Home of animals
• Rain patterns
• Cold climate
• Animal behavior

The term 'ecosystems' refers to ____.

• Biological communities and environments
• Urban development and farming
• National parks and zoos
• None of the above

What is the meaning of 'fragmented' in the sentence about species’ habitats?

• Broken into smaller parts
• Gathered into groups
• Doubled in size
• Protected by humans

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'entangled' in the context "Animals may ingest or become entangled in plastic waste, leading to injury, suffocation, or death"?

• Trapped or twisted
• Cleaned or dissolved
• Moved quickly
• Digested by animals

The word 'poaching' refers to ____.

• Illegal hunting
• Conserving nature
• Exporting animal products legally
• Farming exotic animals

Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'ecological imbalance'?

• Unnatural disruption in nature
• Seasonal changes
• Climate change
• Natural habitat restoration

The word 'resilience' in the last paragraph most likely means ____.

• Ability to recover quickly
• Difficulty surviving in islands
• Inability to migrate
• Being isolated

Why does habitat destruction lead to species decline?

• It pushes species into unsuitable environments
• It helps species migrate more easily
• It increases soil quality
• It supports endangered species

According to the passage, which region is most affected by deforestation?

• Amazon rainforest
• Great Barrier Reef
• Sahara desert
• South Pole