AP Environmental Science - 9.10 Human Impacts on Biodiversity

Which of the following is FALSE?

• All species are equally impacted by habitat fragmentation. 

• HIPPCO is an acronym to help you remember causes of biodiversity decline - Habitat loss, Invasives, Population, Pollution, Climate, Over exploitation.  

• Metapopulations are mostly isolated subpopulations connected by habitat corridors. 

• Edge habitat is formed when two ecosystems meet.  Fragmentation increases edge habitat. 

Which of the following is FALSE?

• Our crops and livestock today are more genetically diverse than they were in the past. 

• Protecting habitat is an important part of protecting biodiversity. 

• If we use land sustainably, it leaves more land available for natural habitat. 

• Restoring lost habitat can also help reduce a loss of biodiversity.