Exploring Biodiversity Loss and Species Impact

What is the primary trend in biodiversity in recent years?

• It fluctuates randomly.

• It is increasing.

• It is decreasing.

• It remains stable.

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Which species is known for its limited habitat in bamboo forests?

• Whooping Crane

• Panda

• Koala

• Tiger

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What does the IUCN Red List catalog?

• Invasive species

• Medicinal plants

• Endangered species

• Domesticated animals

What are selective pressures?

• Human activities

• Animal behaviors

• Forces that drive natural selection

• Random environmental changes

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What is one method to protect endangered species from poaching?

• Using armed guards

• Increasing hunting quotas

• Educating the public

• Relocating them to urban areas

What does the Endangered Species Act do?

• Regulates international trade of species

• Promotes animal domestication

• Protects endangered species in the U.S.

• Funds zoos

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What is an example of an invasive species in the southern United States?

• Panda

• Bamboo

• Kudzu

• Koala

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How can invasive species spread through firewood?

• By changing soil composition

• By releasing seeds

• By carrying beetles

• By attracting predators

What is a consequence of over-exploitation of fish stocks?

• Stable fish populations

• Increased biodiversity

• More fishing opportunities

• Population crashes

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What is one individual action to increase local biodiversity?

• Building more roads

• Planting non-native species

• Replacing grass with native plants

• Using chemical fertilizers

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